54 pages • 1 hour read
Karen HesseThe Music Of Dolphins
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Music Of Dolphins by Karen Hesse is praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth. Reviewers commend the unique narrative voice and compelling exploration of identity and belonging. Critics note some predictability in the plot and a wish for deeper secondary character development. Overall, it’s celebrated for its heartwarming story and introspective themes.
Who Should Read The Music Of Dolphins?
Fans of poetic, emotionally resonant narratives like those found in Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell and Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan will enjoy The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse. Middle grade readers who appreciate lyrical prose and stories about human connection with nature will be captivated.
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Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
560L