Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens

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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens tells the story of Kya Clark aka the Marsh Girl. Kya grew up in a marsh in North Carolina and over time her whole family abandoned her. She used her extensive knowledge of the marsh to harvest mussels which she sold to support herself. As she grew older she learned to navigate her feelings of loneliness, but one day she stumbled upon the person who would not only teach her to read but also to love. 

I loved Where the Crawdads Sing because it allowed me to reconsider the importance of human bonds. It was also a learning experience for me because most of the facts pertaining to nature in the book are based on real research. The majority of the characters in this book were so complex and filled with love that it made me want to be a part of the Marsh Girl’s story. I highly recommend this book to people who are looking for a complex mystery or coming of age story. Readers who are interested in

Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 11

Glendale Central Library