Mother Tongue by Julie Mayhew

Mother Tongue

Julie Mayhew

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional sad slow-paced
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Based on the shocking Beslan school siege in 2004, this is a brave and necessary story about grief, resilience, and finding your voice in the aftermath of tragedy. On the day she brings her sweet little sister, Nika, to school for the first time, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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