"Brief but emotionally intense...MacLachlan demonstrates her mastery of elegantly unfolding a tale and gently plucking at readers' heartstrings without taking a maudlin tone."
Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A spare, poetically composed tale written in short chapters perfect for beginning read-it-alone readers, this should resonate with young and old alike-and makes for a great intergenerational story to share."
ALA ... Read moreBooklist "An elegant exploration of love and familial relationships...This story is well paced and rhythmic in its dialogue, lending itself well to a group read-aloud."
School Library Journal Praise for Kindred Souls: "MacLachlan handles a familiar theme with grace, providing a lens into an uncanny intergenerational bond, as well as the kindness and generosity of love."
Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Kindred Souls: "These are time-sculpted themes-the bond between a child and a grandparent, a child's first experience of death, the comfort of continuity and connection to the natural world-and MacLachlan gives them her particular stamp of plain speaking and poetry."
The Horn Book Praise for Kindred Souls: "The quiet rhythms of the story and the gentle banter of the dialogue make this an ideal group read aloud, but plenty of young readers will simply find it the perfect book to curl up with on their own."
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