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| Title | : | Dicey's Song (Tillerman Cycle #2) |
| Author | : | Cynthia Voigt |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 359 pages |
| Published | : | July 1st 2003 by Aladdin Paperbacks (first published 1982) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fiction |
Cynthia Voigt
Paperback | Pages: 359 pages Rating: 3.96 | 17027 Users | 688 Reviews
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"I have the feeling that I know who I am, only I'm not anymore."3.5 ⭐️
This was a wonderful second installment to the Tillerman Cycle.
When we last left Dicey, James, Maybeth and Sammy - they were beginning new lives, living on their grandmothers farm.
This novel has more focus on the characters themselves, rather than much plot. Which was quite a change from the adventure driven storyline in book 1. It was nonetheless enjoyable, and I loved following the kids as they learned to adjust to life without their mother.
"I'm sorry the world is the way it is and always has been. It's not easy is it? "
Dicey finds it the most difficult out of the family. As her siblings discover who they are and who they want to be, Dicey finds herself lost. If her siblings don't need her like they used to, who is she if she isn't the responsible rock that she has always been for her family?
Lovely book 2 and I am looking forward to continuing the rest of this series.
"Tillerman's have that kind of courage...we have brave spirits."
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| Original Title: | Dicey's Song |
| ISBN: | 0689863624 (ISBN13: 9780689863622) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Tillerman Cycle #2 |
| Literary Awards: | Newbery Medal (1983), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (1984), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (1985) |
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Ratings: 3.96 From 17027 Users | 688 ReviewsWrite-Up Out Of Books Dicey's Song (Tillerman Cycle #2)
This second book in the series was easier for me to get involved in more quickly, and the shorter page-length benefited the story. I really enjoyed seeing the Tillermans getting acquainted with their new home and seeing how Dicey adjusted to her changing role. They are a fun family to read about.3 3/4 stars
My friend assures me that Dicey's Song was on several school suggested reading lists and that she read it in ninth grade. Otherwise (well, that and the shiny Newbery medal on the cover), this would have pushed a book off this year's YA/MG book bracket. It's that good.This is old-school Newbery. This is brilliant. It's warm and empathetic and difficult and real. It's so good that I don't have the words to properly convey my awe. There's this moment, when Dicey's paper is being read aloud and she
More than 4 stars for haunting, beautiful imagery and prose. I also loved the nuanced character development. Ive decided that everyone needs Gram in their lives! Less than 4 stars for the often slow storyline.
I was throughly engaged reading the story of this strong young woman as she learns to hold on, reach out and let go. The author does a wonderful job letting the characters create a unique, working family dynamic. Deeper issues like race and gender are discussed through well developed supporting characters. Its a quick read, but covers a lot of ground.
3 3/4 stars
I really tried to like this book. I forced myself to trudge through each banal page. I cut and ran after 50 of them. I know this book won a Newberry, but I guess it was the 80s and there wasn't a whole lot of quality children's literature to nominate.
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