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Guardians by Richard Pritchard, Jordan Gould

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thems0kitty's review

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Guardians is the very first book in the Wylah: The Koorie Warrior series - a middle-grade debut featuring an Indigenous cast and glorious whimsical animal characters as well. With a strong, young, female Indigenous character leading the plot, it is a story of adventure and heroism. It is about finding strength in one's identity, as well as in one's community.

As far as original story-telling goes, this isn't a plot that will blow anyone out of the water. But it is a great journey story for young readers, as well as reluctant readers, with illustrations throughout and engaging storytelling. It is easy to dive into without being shallow. A well worth addition to any children's library or collection.

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animal injury & attack, captivity, death of a grandmother, fire, slavery, dehydration & starvation

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jnishi's review

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3.0

An exciting book for young readers wanting to challenge themselves with more complex novels but scared of the size of the book.

elizatheearthling's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful informative mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

zoewright's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

animelanie's review

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4.0

Read for review - review coming soon

esshgee's review

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3.0

3 1/2 stars. Aimed at junior level rather than teenage

claireabellaanthony's review

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.75

This was a delightful light adventure read that I particularly enjoyed being invited into imagining human existence during a time of megafauna. Protaganist is an Aboriginal girl with a crew of side-kicks adventuring together.
Appropriately aimed at middle-grade readers.