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Hummingbird
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Book Brief
368
Novel • Fiction
Tennessee • Contemporary
2022
Middle grade
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
In Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd, 11-year-old Olive Martin, who has osteogenesis imperfecta, pursues a legendary hummingbird said to grant wishes in her Tennessee town. While navigating challenges at her new middle school and with her new friends, she learns the value of self-acceptance and the power of friendship, culminating in her heartfelt moment of realization during a school play.
Hopeful
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Fantastical
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
3,473 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Natalie Lloyd's Hummingbird enchants readers with its lyrical prose and endearing characters. The novel's vivid descriptions and magical realism captivate, though some critique its predictable plot and slower pace. Overall, it is praised for its heartwarming exploration of friendship and self-discovery.
Who Should Read Hummingbird?
Readers who enjoyed Wonder by R.J. Palacio or Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo will appreciate Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd. This book will captivate middle-grade readers who love heartwarming stories about friendship, courage, and overcoming personal challenges. Perfect for fans of uplifting, character-driven narratives.
3,473 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Novel • Fiction
Tennessee • Contemporary
2022
Middle grade
8-12 years
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