Broken Strings by Eric Walters, Kathy Kacer

Broken Strings

Eric Walters, Kathy Kacer

288 pages first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction middle grade emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Broken Strings is ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy emotionally rich, family-centered stories that explore historical secrets through the lens of music and cultural heritage.

Description

A violin and a middle-school musical unleash a dark family secret in this moving story by an award-winning author duo. For fans of The Devil's Arithmetic and Hana's Suitcase. It's 2002. In the aftermath of the twin towers -- and the death of her b...

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Community Reviews

4.08
based on 145 reviews

Moods

emotional: 90%

inspiring: 70%

reflective: 40%

hopeful: 30%

informative: 30%

challenging: 20%

sad: 20%

funny: 10%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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