Julia and the Shark
Julia and the Shark
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021
Book Brief
224
Novel • Fiction
Remote Island • Contemporary
2021
Middle grade
9-12 years
Super Short Summary
Julia and the Shark by Kiran Millwood Hargrave follows a girl named Julia who moves with her family to a lighthouse on a remote island. Her mother's obsession with finding a rare Greenland shark impacts their lives, while Julia navigates personal discoveries and challenges. The story explores themes of family, nature, and mental health.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Julia and the Shark by Kiran Millwood Hargrave is lauded for its lyrical prose and captivating illustrations. Reviewers praise its handling of complex themes such as mental health and family dynamics, though some feel the story’s pacing could be uneven. Overall, it's celebrated for its emotional depth and artistic presentation.
Who Should Read Julia and the Shark?
Readers who enjoy Julia and the Shark by Kiran Millwood Hargrave likely appreciate atmospheric, lyrical storytelling with themes of family and nature. Fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum would find it captivating.
224
Novel • Fiction
Remote Island • Contemporary
2021
Middle grade
9-12 years
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