Birdsong by Katya Balen

Birdsong

Birdsong #1

Katya Balen with Richard Johnson (Illustrator)

97 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction.After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved.She ex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
inspiring 79%
hopeful 75%
reflective 66%
sad 29%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.32

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