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winelovingbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first book by Lauren Wolk but it won't be my last. I read this to my 9 and 12 year olds and we all loved it, even my 9 year old who is usually more of an adventure story kind of guy. Complex characters, compassion and grit along with completely immersive descriptions of rustic life on a mountain in Maine during the Great Depression. If you liked My Side of the Mountain and Little House on the Prairie I highly recommend this one. Perfect for ages 9 and up.
katie_berry's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great story. I think middle grade kids and higher would enjoy. I loved the inclusion of animals, music, and natural healing as story supports.
dogtrax's review against another edition
5.0
This book had many layers of richness and story ... A great young adult novel with a young female protagonist whose voice and insight will stay with you long after you've left the mountain.
johanna_b's review against another edition
2.0
In the midst of the Great Depression, Ellie and her family have had to give up everything they know and love to go and live on Echo Mountain. Their life there is unlike anything anyone in the family has ever experienced and for some of them, like Ellie's mother and sister, Esther, the drastic change has been hard. Then there's the accident which left Ellie's father in a coma he still hasn't woken up from and which the rest of the family blames Ellie for. Desperate to find a cure, she searches for natural ingredients to make anything that might wake him up. Her search leads her to discover an old woman living alone but for her dog. Though the woman is called a "hag" by others on the mountain, she might just be the cure that Ellie needs.
2.5 Stars
I want to start by saying I loved Lauren Wolk's book [b:Wolf Hollow|26026063|Wolf Hollow|Lauren Wolk|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1485977210l/26026063._SY75_.jpg|43346512]. It pains me to give this book such a low rating because I remember enjoying that one so much but I found this one boring and the writing style confused me. There was never any doubt that her father was going to wake up and Cate's festering wound was really gross. I also wish that Ellie's sister hadn't been portrayed as the bad guy (yes, the billie eilish song is playing in my head too). I am an older sister and seeing how Esther treated Ellie felt almost insulting.
The highlight of this book was Ellie herself. Even when everyone around her was falling apart her selfless thoughts and attitude held her family together. I really admired the way she took the blame for her father's accident and also took the criticism that came with it bravely. I'm glad she had gained so much by the end of the book including a friend, a passion for healing and her loving family back because she definitely deserved all that and more. I probably won't be reading this book again but I am still glad that I gave it a try. I definitely recommend reading [b:Wolf Hollow|26026063|Wolf Hollow|Lauren Wolk|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1485977210l/26026063._SY75_.jpg|43346512], which I hope to read again soon! Happy Reading :)
2.5 Stars
I want to start by saying I loved Lauren Wolk's book [b:Wolf Hollow|26026063|Wolf Hollow|Lauren Wolk|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1485977210l/26026063._SY75_.jpg|43346512]. It pains me to give this book such a low rating because I remember enjoying that one so much but I found this one boring and the writing style confused me. There was never any doubt that her father was going to wake up and Cate's festering wound was really gross. I also wish that Ellie's sister hadn't been portrayed as the bad guy (yes, the billie eilish song is playing in my head too). I am an older sister and seeing how Esther treated Ellie felt almost insulting.
The highlight of this book was Ellie herself. Even when everyone around her was falling apart her selfless thoughts and attitude held her family together. I really admired the way she took the blame for her father's accident and also took the criticism that came with it bravely. I'm glad she had gained so much by the end of the book including a friend, a passion for healing and her loving family back because she definitely deserved all that and more. I probably won't be reading this book again but I am still glad that I gave it a try. I definitely recommend reading [b:Wolf Hollow|26026063|Wolf Hollow|Lauren Wolk|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1485977210l/26026063._SY75_.jpg|43346512], which I hope to read again soon! Happy Reading :)
kerrifilippazzo's review against another edition
4.0
Don’t listen to the audiobook! Samuel and Miss Cate’s voices are read cartoonishly. It might ruin your reading experience.
Otherwise, this book is divine. I didn’t love it as much as Wolf Hollow, but to be fair, that would be a far reach.
Otherwise, this book is divine. I didn’t love it as much as Wolf Hollow, but to be fair, that would be a far reach.
katieproctorbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this one!! I loved Ellie and her spunk and perseverance and hope. Such a good story.
xvxnlxx's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Ellie is a strong little girl and I like being able to see her growth throughout the story. Her father is in a coma and she is finding weird carvings in the woods. She's seeing faces in the trees watching her, it is so strange, but a beautiful book.
I like how this book was about what happened during the stock market crash of 1934. Successful families like Ellie's had a tough time because they couldn't keep their businesses open when no one had money to pay them for goods.
The age group for this book is 9-12 and I would specifically recommend this book for girls within that age range. I think it would be good for little girls to read about a girl their age and what she had to do for her family.
I didn't notice very much diversity in this book. I didn't notice any POC, but many of the characters shared the "poor" characteristic.
I like how this book was about what happened during the stock market crash of 1934. Successful families like Ellie's had a tough time because they couldn't keep their businesses open when no one had money to pay them for goods.
The age group for this book is 9-12 and I would specifically recommend this book for girls within that age range. I think it would be good for little girls to read about a girl their age and what she had to do for her family.
I didn't notice very much diversity in this book. I didn't notice any POC, but many of the characters shared the "poor" characteristic.
carnisht's review against another edition
3.0
DNF at page 75. At this point, just about nothing significant has happened to advance the plot, and I’ve grown bored. The language is beautiful, and the characters are well-rounded and likable, but the plot is just way too slow moving for me.
spiffysarahruby's review against another edition
4.0
Watch out for them maggots! This was a good audiobook but it's funny how listening to talk of maggots still makes me squirm, lol. This was a good read though.
literaryloquacity's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0