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Bayou Magic

by Jewell Parker Rhodes · Louisiana Girls Trilogy

A lyrical magical-realism adventure where a young girl discovers ancestral power and uses it to protect the world she loves

Kid
65
/ 100
Parent
76
/ 100
Teacher
77
/ 100
Best fit: ages 9-11 Still works: ages 8-12

Our Take

literary-educational

✓ Perfect for

  • • readers who love magical realism and folklore
  • • kids interested in environmental themes and nature
  • • children exploring cultural identity and family heritage
  • • fans of strong girl protagonists who grow into their power

Book facts

Format
middle grade novel
ISBN
9780316224840
Series
Louisiana Girls Trilogy
Illustration
none

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