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Natalie Lloyd

Hummingbird

Natalie LloydFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022

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Natalie Lloyd

Hummingbird

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tennessee • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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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

4.6

3,473 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.6

3,473 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tennessee • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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