Sep 20, 2023wyenotgo rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I acknowledge that this is, after all, just a protracted fairy tale, one set in the mid 20th century. It embodies all the usual fairy tale features: protagonists of sterling character battling overwhelming adversity, finding ways to…
Aug 23, 2023pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Echo" by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a mesmerizing and enchanting tale that weaves together the lives of three young individuals across different time periods. This intricate novel beautifully connects the stories of Friedrich, Mike, and Ivy, each…
Aug 01, 2023SaniyaR rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Echo is a novel that follows three characters: Friedrich, who has to rescue his father; Mike, who has to protect his brother; and Ivy, who has to keep her family all together. All three children’s lives change when they come across a…
Jul 20, 2023mheigre rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Echo is a great story that connects people that may have never met through a harmonica. Each character has their own troubles with family, relations and discrimination. Set in the 1930’s and 40’s, it combines the war and their troubles to…
This book is a blend of fairy tale, fantasy, and historical fiction as three children living in different places and time periods have their lives changed by an enchanted harmonica. - Mary S., Eden Prairie Library
Dec 10, 2021ethanl2014 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Three seemingly unrelated stories are intertwined through Pam Muñoz Ryan’s intricate storytelling in Echo. These three stories are connected by a single harmonica — a harmonica that saves families, saves friendships, and saves lives. All…
Apr 22, 2021AMB_4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
When we tipped this book off the shelf at the library, it landed with a "thunk!" in the book bag. It's a hefty read -- 587 pages!
But just like with Tristan Strong, our family really loves reeeaaaally long books, so it was an instant…
I absolutely LOVE this book!!! It has such a good plot and a beautiful conclusion. I must say that I am partly biased in this review as I REALLY REALLY LOVE books that have multiple stories going on at the same time. It truly is a work of…
Apr 03, 2020JCLZainabF rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Echo was a well-crafted story with adventure, mystery and a powerful sense of hope. The book brilliantly ties in three different story lines together through a harmonica. The harmonica also happens to be a key to release three princesses…
Oct 17, 2019JCLCharlesH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This wonderful novel was a joy to read. A fast paced character driven plot revolving around music, this is great for young and old readers alike. I loved this book, and it was my favorite discovery of the 2019 Librarian's Read challenge.
Dec 04, 2018AMDLibrary rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One the richest reads I've come across. "Echo" is absolutely enchanting with a fairytailish essence that melds with the harsh realities of war, loss, racism and then the brilliance of hope, action and love woven throughout with music. …
Jan 22, 2018annphi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A book so touching, the characters and story will linger long after the last page. In today's tumult, this is a book that reminds us that without music, there would be little beauty. An endearing read!
Aug 02, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Echo was a long book but was worth every page! Every perspective was carefully crafted and different to each extent. The background story was well thought out too, and this lead to a continuous unique setting for all three POV’s. Some…
Nov 18, 2016MissLauraStorytime rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite children's novel of 2015 seamlessly interweaves a fairy tale into historical fiction, telling the story of three children and their families, in different parts of the world, at different times, whose lives are all changed for…
Apr 18, 2016PimaLib_MaryG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A magical harmonica takes us from the land of fairy tales to a series of interconnected tales in the very real world of the the depression and World War II. Each tale stops at a critical moment that leaves the reader wanting more and they…
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Apr 18, 2016CATLIN rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing story! So magical... I was sorry when it ended. 6th grade up.
Mar 24, 2016JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A book of stories connected by a thread of magic. A thread that takes the form of a magical harmonica. A harmonica that embodies the magic of music. A magic that isn't really magical, because it's created by the characters in the form of…
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