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jaynecm's review
4.0
I love stories based on myths and legends from around the world, in this case the Vila or Vile of ancient Slavic poetry and other bird/woman creatures of mythology.
A captivating story of the choices and responsibilities that come with great power.
A captivating story of the choices and responsibilities that come with great power.
alongreader's review
4.0
Look at that amazing cover. I can't stop staring at it, it's so gorgeous.
However, if you do get a copy of this book, make sure you stop staring at it long enough to read the fabulous story inside. Otherwise you'll be depriving yourself of a really great read. It's rare, when a book is based on Eastern European folklore, that it uses anything beyond Baba Yaga (who is an excellent choice for a book, I'm not being rude, Baba!) This book, however, delves far deeper and comes up with a really creepy creature.
The adventures are great. I loved the inclusion of the almost folktale like parts detailing what turns out to be a very important part of the story, and I'm intrigued by the ending! I hope there's another volume planned, so we can find out exactly what was going on there.
A fabulous read for an adventure loving reader, and a great introduction to folklore. Fantastic.
However, if you do get a copy of this book, make sure you stop staring at it long enough to read the fabulous story inside. Otherwise you'll be depriving yourself of a really great read. It's rare, when a book is based on Eastern European folklore, that it uses anything beyond Baba Yaga (who is an excellent choice for a book, I'm not being rude, Baba!) This book, however, delves far deeper and comes up with a really creepy creature.
The adventures are great. I loved the inclusion of the almost folktale like parts detailing what turns out to be a very important part of the story, and I'm intrigued by the ending! I hope there's another volume planned, so we can find out exactly what was going on there.
A fabulous read for an adventure loving reader, and a great introduction to folklore. Fantastic.
jamescross's review
4.0
Not a full review, but this was a charmingly old school, relatable, well written - but still a bit creepy - middle grade.
Exploring sisterhood, parental troubles, friendship and a weird bird lady stalking and potentially trying to kill your family. Just the usual.
Some fun action at the end and some atmosphere building throughout.
Exploring sisterhood, parental troubles, friendship and a weird bird lady stalking and potentially trying to kill your family. Just the usual.
Some fun action at the end and some atmosphere building throughout.
loreney's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
east_youngreader's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book includes really amazing plot twists, including a fantasy creature theme
kashpoint's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
What a wonderful story. The Polish rep was an additional delight.
helenfarch's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
"Lean in! To hear a tale of dark misdeeds.
A cunning foe - a villainess - draws near...
Released from myth, she prowls with feathered tread.
Mistrust her human face - monster she does be."
Laylah and her sister Izzie find themselves on holidays with their mother in a small cottage in the English Lake District. But nothing seems quite right.
Why is their father not with them?
Why is their mother acting so strange?
What is the peculiar whistling sound that Laylah hears every night at midnight?
Who is the mysterious Lowesdale Stranger and is that who has been appearing in their backyard in the dark of night?
Full of myth and mystery, The Bird Singers is a dark, thrilling middle grade/young adult read that will get your heart racing and maybe, just make you a little more scared of the dark.
A cunning foe - a villainess - draws near...
Released from myth, she prowls with feathered tread.
Mistrust her human face - monster she does be."
Laylah and her sister Izzie find themselves on holidays with their mother in a small cottage in the English Lake District. But nothing seems quite right.
Why is their father not with them?
Why is their mother acting so strange?
What is the peculiar whistling sound that Laylah hears every night at midnight?
Who is the mysterious Lowesdale Stranger and is that who has been appearing in their backyard in the dark of night?
Full of myth and mystery, The Bird Singers is a dark, thrilling middle grade/young adult read that will get your heart racing and maybe, just make you a little more scared of the dark.
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