Beautiful Blue World
Beautiful Blue World
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Brief
BetaNovel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2016
YA
9-12 years
540L
Super Short Summary
In Beautiful Blue World by Suzanne LaFleur, a young girl named Mathilde is chosen for a mysterious, government program during wartime. As Mathilde leaves her family and enters an unknown world, she navigates challenges and discovers her strengths, all while grappling with questions of loyalty, friendship, and sacrifice in a struggle for peace.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Mysterious
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
1,317 ratings
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Review Roundup
Beautiful Blue World by Suzanne LaFleur captivates readers with its evocative prose and compelling exploration of war's impact on youth. The protagonist's resilience and rich character development are widely praised. However, some readers find the pacing uneven. This middle-grade novel effectively balances emotional depth with an engaging storyline.
Who Should Read Beautiful Blue World?
Readers who enjoy Beautiful Blue World by Suzanne LaFleur are typically middle-grade enthusiasts captivated by themes of war, friendship, and resilience. Fans of Lois Lowry's Number the Stars and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The War That Saved My Life will find this poignant, thought-provoking tale equally engaging.
1,317 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2016
YA
9-12 years
540L
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