53 pages 1 hour read

R. J. Palacio

White Bird: A Wonder Story

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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R. J. Palacio's White Bird has garnered positive feedback for its poignant storytelling and compelling illustrations that effectively depict historical events. Critics praise its emotional depth and educational value, though some note its predictability and occasional heavy-handedness. Overall, it’s seen as a moving, accessible narrative suitable for younger audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read White Bird?

A reader who would enjoy White Bird by R. J. Palacio is likely captivated by stories of courage and resilience set against the backdrop of historical events. Fans of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne would find similar emotional depth and poignant storytelling in this graphic novel about the Holocaust.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

GN440L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Drama / Tragedy
Period
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Themes
Identity: Disability
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Topics
Military / War
History: World