We Are the Song by Catherine Bakewell

We Are the Song

Catherine Bakewell

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade challenging informative medium-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Elissa has been raised in seclusion as a devotee of the Mother Goddess. She is a special child, a blessed child, a child who can sing miracles into being. Her voice can heal wounds, halt landslides, cure hunger—and even end wars.Bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
hopeful 68%
emotional 56%
inspiring 56%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 25%
mysterious 18%
challenging 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.89

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