60 pages 2 hours read

Clare Vanderpool

Navigating Early

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Clare Vanderpool's Navigating Early is lauded for its lyrical prose and rich storytelling, blending adventure with poignant themes of friendship and loss. Reviewers applaud the deep character development and the intricate, symbolic narrative. However, some critique its pacing as slow and certain elements as convoluted. Overall, it captivates with its heartfelt, introspective journey.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Navigating Early?

Readers who enjoy Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool are typically middle-grade enthusiasts who appreciate heartfelt adventure and friendship tales, much like fans of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson or Holes by Louis Sachar. They seek emotional depth, historical settings, and compelling character journeys.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

790L

Book Details

Genre
Action / Adventure
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Topics
History: World