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A review by janareviewsfromthestacks
A Nest for Celeste: A Story about Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home by Henry Cole
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Goodness, I love this book.
This juvenile historical fiction book earns five stars from me. The themes of friendship, trust, and creativity are well developed and fit nicely with the portrayal of Audubon even as the book tackles the complicated nature of his art. It doesn’t shy away from the pain caused to the animals, but it is presented in a way that should not be overwhelming to children. Celeste is such an innocent and empathetic character and I think that readers of all ages will enjoy following along with her. I recommend A Nest for Celeste to readers who enjoy historical fiction set in the 1800s, children’s books from an animal’s perspective, and simply good stories.
<i>Extended review posted on my blog, <a href="https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2021/11/12/childrens-book-review-a-nest-for-celeste-by-henry-cole/">Reviews From the Stacks</a>.</i>
This juvenile historical fiction book earns five stars from me. The themes of friendship, trust, and creativity are well developed and fit nicely with the portrayal of Audubon even as the book tackles the complicated nature of his art. It doesn’t shy away from the pain caused to the animals, but it is presented in a way that should not be overwhelming to children. Celeste is such an innocent and empathetic character and I think that readers of all ages will enjoy following along with her. I recommend A Nest for Celeste to readers who enjoy historical fiction set in the 1800s, children’s books from an animal’s perspective, and simply good stories.
<i>Extended review posted on my blog, <a href="https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/2021/11/12/childrens-book-review-a-nest-for-celeste-by-henry-cole/">Reviews From the Stacks</a>.</i>