The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse

The Music of Dolphins

Karen Hesse

181 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult reflective fast-paced

Description

They call her Mila, from the Spanish word for "miracle." Lost after a plane crash when she was small, Mila has been cared for ever since by dolphins. When she is eventually spotted on an unpopulated island off Cuba, she is an adolescent and seems ...

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Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
hopeful 37%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

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