A review by katrod
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Such a beautiful story about a mother’s love and the lengths she’ll go to find her children.  

Also, a good reminder that when emancipation came, it didn’t mean slavery was truly over, especially in the Caribbean islands where one trying to escape could only do so by boat.