Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Themes
Synopsis
After their parents are declared dead, Leo and his brother Hollis are taken in by a wealthy but distant step-uncle, and when, on his thirteenth birthday, Leo acquires the ability to hear sounds from the past when touching certain objects, he tries to use the skill to rescue a dolphin, whatever the cost.
Is Sound Bender appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this middle grade fantasy deals with parental death and children adjusting to a new home situation. The protagonist develops supernatural hearing abilities and uses them to help animals, with mild peril typical of the genre.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy following Leo as he discovers his magical ability to hear sounds from the past and uses his new powers to save a dolphin in danger.