101 pages 3 hours read

Lauren Wolk

Echo Mountain

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Lauren Wolk's Echo Mountain receives praise for its vivid historical setting, evocative prose, and strong female protagonist. The character development and themes of resilience and healing are highlighted, though some reviewers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s lauded as a compelling tale of hardship and hope during the Great Depression.

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Who Should Read Echo Mountain?

Readers who enjoy Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk typically appreciate historical fiction with strong, young protagonists. Fans of Wolf Hollow by Wolk or Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin will find similar themes of resilience and adventure set against a vivid natural backdrop. This book appeals to middle-grade readers who love rich storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

690L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Action / Adventure
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Themes
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Topics
Poverty
Animals
Gender / Feminism
Period
Great Depression