My son is almost 8 so that is my only reference on that category other than I used to be 10 years old once, lol. I really liked Isabel, and I really liked Jessaloup in the story, I realize this was written aimed for ten year olds so I tried to keep that in mind. This book I think did a good job of briefing the reader on the important aspects of the first book in which they might of missed. I hadn't read the first one, which sounds like it would be good and kind of like an adventure book. Although I'd give it about 3.5 stars, I rounded up to four. So the book, I was pleasantly surprised, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it, but I ended up liking it a lot. Also, the postcard received with the book was a very nice personalized touch. All in all, a wholesome read that is informative, entertaining, and not in the least bit demeaning.įirst, I won this book in a give away so Thank you. Plenty of information is given about marine life (primarily Humpback whales) and children will surely learn a few interesting facts while reading the story.
It's never to early to instill an appreciation of the earth we live on. It also should be mentioned that the author gives a nod to green living and natural disasters, which I can really appreciate. Isabel is a determined young girl who puts forth an effort to get what she wants and works alongside the male protagonist through much of the story, rather than behind him.
The main character Isabel isn't quite on par with Pippi Longstocking, but she is a far cry from the whiny, self indulgent, passive, shallow female characters that we are too often presented with. Whatever happened to strong, intelligent, kind heroines like Pippi Longstocking? It goes without saying, that when I received Jessaloup's Song, I had this age group in mind, and hoped that I would be presented with a book that I could happily pass along.įortunately Jessaloup's Song is an appropriate and intelligent book and certainly gives a nod to children who are much smarter than we give them credit for. Unfortunately, I have found that many of the newest books aimed at this group of youngsters are inappropriate, or simply set bad examples for young girls (Twilight). As a nanny of a ten year old girl, I am always looking for literature that she will enjoy.
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