Blue Birds
Blue Birds
Fiction | Poem | YA | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Poem • Fiction
Roanoke, Virginia • 1580s
2015
YA
10-14 years
700L
Super Short Summary
Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose follows a young English girl named Alis, who finds friendship with a Native American girl, Kimi, during the Roanoke Colony settlement. The story, set in 1587, explores themes of cultural understanding and friendship amidst tension between the English settlers and native peoples.
Emotional
Melancholic
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose is praised for its lyrical verse and historical depth, offering a poignant look at friendship and cultural clash in colonial America. Readers appreciate the emotive storytelling and rich historical context, though some find the poetic format challenging to engage with fully. Overall, it succeeds in delivering a heartfelt narrative.
Who Should Read Blue Birds?
A reader who enjoys Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose likely appreciates historical fiction, poetic narratives, and stories of friendship amid cultural conflict. Fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Brown Girl Dreaming may also find this novel appealing due to its lyrical prose and exploration of diverse perspectives.
821 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
393
Poem • Fiction
Roanoke, Virginia • 1580s
2015
YA
10-14 years
700L
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