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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
MG Novel Tells Sincere, Heartwarming Tale About the Importance of Farming, Family, and Friendship
10:24 AM
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Wendy S. Swore's debut novel, A Monster Like Me, was one of the best books I read last year. I loved it so much that I couldn't wait to read her sophomore effort, The Wish and the Peacock. While her newest didn't move me as much as her first, I still enjoyed this poignant middle-grade novel. Paige is an admirable heroine—she's smart, loyal, hard-working, and focused. Her love for her home and family shines brightly. Young readers will enjoy the story for the funny antics Paige and her friends employ to foil the adults' actions, but what will really stand out is our heroine's dogged determination to save the things and people she loves. Paige's affinity for her land as well as the work she does on it ring with authenticity because Swore, herself, is a full-time farmer. It's not surprising, then, that The Wish and the Peacock exudes sincerity and heart. Overall, it's an empowering tale about the importance of friendship, family, legacy, and fighting for what you believe in. I enjoyed it.
(Readalikes: Um, I can't think of anything. Can you?)
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To the FTC, with love: I received an ARC of The Wish and the Peacock from the generous folks at Shadow Mountain in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
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This does sound good and definitely unlike anything I've heard before. I do love with an author really knows about what they're writing about and the enthusiasm really comes through.
ReplyDeleteI agree! You don't see many MG books set on farms these days and I think it's important for kids (and grown-up kids) to be reminded how essential farms are to our economy.
DeleteLove the sound of this one! Kids and their schemes always makes me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteFor sure! Kids can really surprise you with how clever they are, especially when it comes to tricks and pranks :)
DeleteMan I am so drawn to this cover and it sounds super cute!
ReplyDeleteIt is cute, but it has substance as well. My favorite kind of MG novel!
DeleteYour descriptions alone have me wanting to meet Paige. I am also excited to see a book set on a farm in Idaho. I don't read many of those.
ReplyDeletePaige is a different kind of heroine than we usually see in MG. She's believable as a 12yo, but she's also more hard-working and determined than most. Maybe farm kids just have to be?
DeleteThere's something enchanting about a peacock so this cover would definitely have pulled me in.
ReplyDeletePaige sounds like a wonderful character who has really been through a lot. The cover is amazing.
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