Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly

Song for a Whale

Lynne Kelly

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the Schneider Family Book Award-winning story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him....

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,232 reviews

Moods

hopeful 69%
emotional 68%
inspiring 67%
adventurous 66%
informative 44%
reflective 26%
lighthearted 23%
funny 19%
sad 11%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 28%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.26

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