*I have been noticing this new middle-grade title popping up all over the place. After watching a video by @colbysharp RAVING about this novel, I knew I had to get a copy. After going to our local bookstore, I dug in to see what all the praise about Hummingbird was about.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Olive is twelve years old and has spent her life in a wheelchair due to her osteogenesis imperfecta - brittle bone disease.
*Up until this point, she has been homeschooled, but her dream is to attend the local middle-school with the rest of the kids her age.
*After a lot of "begging", Olive's parents agree she can begin her sixth grade year at a real and true-blue school; just like everyone else.
*One of her biggest hopes is to finally meet her BFF which she has dreamed of forever.
*When feathers dropping from the sky, and news of a magical hummingbird on its way to town, Olive and her classmates join forces to reveal the true magic in hopes of having all their wishes come true.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
Who Should Read It:
*Once I began this point, I could NOT stop reading.
*This was a delightful, thoughtful, and emotional read.
*I can't remember enjoying a character like Olive in quite some time. She is the friend we all need and deserve.
*The people that surrounded Olive, both at home and school, were heartwarming, lovely, and supportive.
*The magical realism was the icing on top of the cake and made this story EVERYTHING a reader could hope for.
Who Should Read It:
*EVERYONE. This is a story for the middle-grade, middle-school, high-school, and even adult reader. No one will be disappointed in what Natalie Lloyd has created here. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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