Chipmunk-Girl: Last of the Mole People
ACTION ADVENTURE FANTASY RELIGIOUS FOLKTALE FUNNY SCI-FI ROMANCE
2000s,Across Centuries
Thorpe E. Wright V
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Submision Type
book
Logline
Native American legends tell of man-sized squirrels and talking chipmunks. NASA coverup. What if the legends and stories are true . . . What if? Chipmunk-Girl: Last of the Mole People, is a story of the Mole People exiling two of their own to the surface world and the sole survivor, their daughter.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Fantasy,Religious,Folktale,Funny,Sci-fi,Romance
Short Summary
Two rancher brothers go on a hunting trip in the Canadian forest. They are in their mid -forties. While, sitting around a camp fire, they have a huge altercation. In the middle of the night, the older brother is attacked and killed by a grizzly bear. The young brother escapes to the forest.
Setting
Canadian forest, and Montana, USA
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Happy Ending,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence,Nudity,Incest,Sexual Abuse,Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Shameeta (Toad)
Age: Sweet 16 (see her grow up)
Gender: Female
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Aggressive,Charming,Complex,Confident,Engaging,Faithful,Flexible,Gracious,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Insecure,Modest,Obedient,Sexy,Religious,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Romantic,Sarcastic,Secretive,Seductive,Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Frankie
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Charming,Clumsy,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Desperate,Faithful,Educated,Honorable,Insecure,Modest,Patriotic,Outspoken
Additional Character Details
Name: John
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Clumsy,Complex,Desperate,Faithful,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Insecure,Naive,Underdog,Modest,Obedient,Patriotic,Religious,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Secretive
Additional Character Details
The author has not yet written this
Genre
COMEDY, ROMANCE, DRAMA, RELIGION, FANTASY
Brief
A man finds a member of the legendary Mole People in the forest, a 16-year-old girl. He takes her home to live among his own family. With time, they learn to respect her and to live with the differences. She falls in love with the man's son and, after getting suddenly hurt, she goes back with him to her natural habitat, where they build their own family.
Overall Rating
FAIR
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: FAIR
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, it mostly does. The only thing is that, since the book is a fantasy, it shouldn't be categorized as being based on a true story.
Draw of Story
The initial friendly relationship between the farmer and the chipmunk-girl.
Possible Drawbacks
There are too many flashbacks and references to past events, which could be inserted into the plot in a more organic manner.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The subtext of prejudice and racism, and the learning that when we get to respect the differences, people can surprise us and open our minds.
Fanbase Potential
Possibly. Since it is a love story and it has an interesting main character, it might attract a large audience.
Awards Potential
Yes, mostly awards concerning fantasy.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
IT REMINDED ME OF POCAHONTAS AND TWILIGHT, FOR THE CENTRAL LOVE BETWEEN TWO CULTURES. IN THESE TERMS, IT COULD ALSO BE COMPARED TO THE SERIES OUTLANDER.
What’s New About the Story
The central character who comes from a species completely unknown to humans. It could become even more unique if her universe was more explored in the story.
Lead Characters
The lead character stands out for being a brave young girl, challenged by a world that is entirely new to her. The farmer Frankie is a complex person, who suffers from a sentiment of inferiority. He is very good, but he is also prone to committing mistakes, as a normal human being. His son John is very charming, attentive and gentle, a person completely open-minded to the new.
Uniqueness of Story
Not yet. Even though the main characters are charismatic and compelling, the story is very simple and sometimes too innocent in the way it treats themes like prejudice. I believe some dialogue could be improved and the conflicts between the main character and her "adoptive family" could be more developed. The universe of the Mole People could also be more explored in the story, giving more solidity to the existence of this interesting species.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, Film - Streaming, TV Series - Network
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
The book should be considered because the story has potential and the main characters are interesting and charismatic. The fact that the narrative is basically centered in prejudice and coexistence issues also makes it very relevant nowadays. However, some things could be improved. In terms of writing, there are still some typing errors and passages that could be improved in a revision. There are too many flashbacks that sometimes drag the narrative and too many references to past events, that could be included in the story in more organic ways. I also felt that the Mole People as a species could be explored in more detail, which would make the story even more interesting in terms of fantastic elements.