Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes

272 pages first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction magical realism middle grade emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
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A reader who loves emotionally resonant stories that balance everyday coming-of-age challenges with a touch of folklore and environmental stakes will find themselves at home here.

Description

A magical coming-of-age story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids, plus an environmental twist.It's city-girl Maddy's first summer in the bayou, and she...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 355 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 89%

emotional: 67%

hopeful: 67%

reflective: 46%

inspiring: 42%

mysterious: 32%

sad: 28%

challenging: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

informative: 21%

relaxing: 10%

dark: 7%

tense: 3%


Pace

23% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
68% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

77% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

10% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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