Hummingbird

Natalie Lloyd
45 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Middle Grade
Published in 2022

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Book Brief

Natalie Lloyd

Hummingbird

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Magical Realism

•

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Tennessee • Contemporary

Theme
Disability

•

Family

•

Friendship
Topic
Health

•

Disability
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Scholastic

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd, 11-year-old Olive Martin, who has osteogenesis imperfecta, pursues a legendary hummingbird said to grant wishes in her Tennessee town. While navigating challenges at her new middle school and with her new friends, she learns the value of self-acceptance and the power of friendship, culminating in her heartfelt moment of realization during a school play.

Hopeful

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Fantastical

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,008 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Natalie Lloyd's Hummingbird enchants readers with its lyrical prose and endearing characters. The novel's vivid descriptions and magical realism captivate, though some critique its predictable plot and slower pace. Overall, it is praised for its heartwarming exploration of friendship and self-discovery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hummingbird?

Readers who enjoyed Wonder by R.J. Palacio or Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo will appreciate Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd. This book will captivate middle-grade readers who love heartwarming stories about friendship, courage, and overcoming personal challenges. Perfect for fans of uplifting, character-driven narratives.

4.3

5,008 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

An imaginative and optimistic eleven-year-old girl with osteogenesis imperfecta, who navigates the challenges of attending middle school for the first time after being homeschooled.

Olive's stepbrother, who initially appears distant and is deeply affected by the loss of his dog, with a tendency to find comfort in familiar routines and objects.

A self-assured and entrepreneurial friend of Olive's at Macklemore, who supports Olive's dreams and suggests solutions for accessibility challenges.

Olive's supportive parents, with Mama being assertive and loving, while Jupiter is gentle and encouraging of Olive's potential.

Educators at Macklemore; Mrs. Matheson and Ms. Pigeon initially present challenges to inclusivity, while Mr. Watson and Miss Snow support Olive's passions with warmth and kindness.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Magical Realism

•

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Tennessee • Contemporary

Theme
Disability

•

Family

•

Friendship
Topic
Health

•

Disability
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Scholastic

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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