The Weight of Feathers by Anna M. McLemore

Ideal for: 8th-10th graders

Rating: 7/10

This is a good book by Anna M. McLemore. It was a book about two rival circus shows in a town. When a member from each show falls in love with each other, what happens next between the two families and what happens next is exciting.

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“Readers beguiled by the languorous language-a striking mix of French and Spanish phrases, wry colloquialism, lush imagery, and elevated syntax-will find themselves falling under its spell. The third-person narration alternates between Lace and Cluck, doling out twists and building to a satisfying, romantic conclusion. A contemporary, magical take on an ever compelling theme.” ―Kirkus Reviews

"Lush, elegant language, peppered with Spanish and French phrases, lends this romance an ethereal feel well suited to the book's magical elements." ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED REVIEW