Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes

256 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction magical realism middle grade emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
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Description

It's city-girl Maddy's first summer in the bayou, and she just falls in love with her new surroundings - the glimmering fireflies, the glorious landscape, and something else, deep within the water, that only she can see. Could it be a mermaid? As ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 76%
hopeful 71%
reflective 47%
inspiring 42%
mysterious 42%
lighthearted 28%
sad 23%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
relaxing 14%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 15% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.99

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