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izedriftwood 's review for:

When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn
4.5
adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-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: Yes

I may have a new YR favorite book! Beautiful done with a cheeky main character and sweet sidekick in her younger brother. Plus a little bit of mystery and a pair of otters! 

Some of the story was familiar, set in the marshlands and rumors of a bridge *coughmidCurrituckbridgecough* that gave it familiarity, though some felt more SC than NC (just saying) but while living in Raleigh, the author is originally from the other coast. 

Yes, dear reader, I cried. A well executed twist that will have young readers thinking but also appreciating the way the family (and community) handle loss. Top marks and an excellent choice for the 8-12 crowd.