Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes

256 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction magical realism middle grade emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
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It's city-girl Maddy's first summer in the bayou, and she just falls in love with her new surroundings - the glimmering fireflies, the glorious landscape, and something else, deep within the water, that only she can see. Could it be a mermaid? As ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 73%
hopeful 73%
mysterious 47%
reflective 47%
inspiring 42%
lighthearted 31%
sad 26%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 5%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.99

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