Dicey's Song
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1982
359
Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1980s
1982
Middle grade
12-15 years
Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voigt follows thirteen-year-old Dicey Tillerman and her three younger siblings as they adjust to life with their grandmother on a farm in Maryland after their mother is found catatonic in a psychiatric facility. Dicey navigates new friendships, family responsibilities, and school challenges while grappling with her mother's mental health and their family's past. Some topics may be emotionally challenging, including mental health issues and the death of a parent.
Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
Hopeful
Bittersweet
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Cynthia Voigt's Dicey's Song is widely praised for its deep character development and compelling portrayal of family dynamics. Readers admire the emotional growth of Dicey and her siblings, but some find the pacing slow. The novel's intense focus on personal struggles earns it a place as a beloved, albeit sometimes challenging, young adult read.
Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voigt will resonate with readers who appreciate heartfelt, character-driven stories about family, resilience, and personal growth. Fans of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell will find similar emotional depth and memorable, strong-willed protagonists.
19,027 ratings
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359
Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1980s
1982
Middle grade
12-15 years
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