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A very beautiful and captivating book about a Marsh Girl named Kya- who was abandoned as a child and had to survive living in the marsh on her own. It’s heartbreaking and amazing- the loneliness is real, I can totally feel it through Kya’s heart and eyes. The marsh is her only family and the bery descriptive setting helps a lot.
Some of the dialogues are a bit corny, and there are too many “telling” parts for my taste. But the whole atmosphere is great- I will totally recommend this book for peop ...more
Some of the dialogues are a bit corny, and there are too many “telling” parts for my taste. But the whole atmosphere is great- I will totally recommend this book for peop ...more
3.5/5 stars
I felt like this book was 100 pages too long. It was good but I don’t get the hype.
I felt like this book was 100 pages too long. It was good but I don’t get the hype.
Why didn't anyone help a young girl all alone with no parents, food etc.? Instead ridicule her! Ugh, will things ever change in this world!
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Highly readable, compelling story. Loved the vision of the marsh, the ecology of the marsh, the meditation on male animal species as compared to male human behavior. I didn't find it a stunning piece of literature, but would recommend it to nearly anyone.
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May 16, 2019
Gabrielle
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Jillian
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Ching-In
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Colleen Chi-Girl
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it was amazing
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Jul 05, 2021
Grace
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