Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Girl of the Southern Sea by Michelle Kadarusman

1 review

gillyreads's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 Girl of the Southern Sea is the second Michelle Kadarusman book I’ve read (the first being the incredible The Theory of Hummingbirds), and I will certainly be adding her to my list of must-read authors. Her writing draws on personal connections to stories, and explores complex realities in the world in a way that is sensitive and compelling for younger readers. 
Full review:
https://www.gillyreads.com/review-girl-of-the-southern-sea-by-michelle-kad/

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism

This is a book that is appropriate for children but it deals with issues faced by many children and could be triggering: poverty, child marriage

A major plot point in the book is the protagonist discovering her father has arranged for her to marry an adult man, she is fourteen. She manages to escape this situation

, alcoholism, child labour, mob violence.