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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
After her composer father's sudden death, Katie must deal with a new school, a strained relationship with her mother, and the mystery of the manuscript of the last composition her father wrote, on which the words seem to change on a daily basis.
Is Katie Be Quiet appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A gentle magical realism story about a girl processing her father's death through a mysterious musical manuscript. Themes of grief, family strain, and starting over at a new school are handled age-appropriately.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and grief.
Who'll love this
A mystery unfolds as Katie discovers her late father's composition seems to have words that change daily, helping her navigate loss and new beginnings.