  | Thief who sang storms Author: Anderson, Sophie | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
Young Linnet, her father, and the other bird-people, the Alkonosts, have been driven to live in the swamps of Morovia, forbidden to sing magic, and often hunted by the humans, so when her father is captured Linnet embarks on a rescue mission.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/23)
Booklist (04/01/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/04/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2023 The floating island of Morovia houses both humans and alkonosts, birdlike people with feathers instead of hair and a propensity to spin magic via beautiful song. The powers can be minor (summoning butterflies) or substantial (altering a river’s course). The two groups live in harmony until a seemingly magical disaster wipes out a royal entourage. The humans rally to ban the dangerous magic and exile the alkonosts to the swampy outskirts of the island. Young alkonost Linnet roams the swamp with her beloved father, but after he’s captured by human soldiers, she will risk everything to get him back, including reuniting with a friend-turned-enemy. Anderson again pulls from Slavic folklore to conjure the extraordinary alkonost community, and the story is rich in setting and mythology. Linnet is a kind and clever protagonist, walking readers gently through difficult discussions about grief and broken relationships. A marvelous, magical reminder to seek out the best in ourselves and in each other. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
