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Insight

Diana Greenwood (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death of ParentGriefWar

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Synopsis

After ten-year-old Elvira's father goes missing in World War II and her mother gives birth to a daughter who is a seer, the family leaves their rural Wisconsin home, along with Elvira's cantankerous grandmother, accompanying a traveling preacher on a journey that reveals secrets and ultimately leads to forgiveness and healing for Elvira.

Is Insight appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle coming-of-age story set during WWII about a girl dealing with her father's disappearance and her sister's psychic abilities. Contains mild war-related peril and themes of loss but focuses on healing and family bonds.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and war.

Who'll love this

Readers will connect with Elvira's journey as she learns to accept her changing family and discovers hope during difficult times.

Tags

Historical FictionMagical RealismLiterary FantasyFamily Drama