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Book Review of Plain Kate

Plain Kate
Plain Kate
Author: Erin Bow
Genre: Children's Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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Superb! I cried buckets at the end (though not because it was a bad ending!). This is a wonderful coming of age story, complete with magic and adventure. I think anyone from age 12 to 112 would love this.

My favorite part about it was the way we see Plain Kate change, grow, expand. It's really more than just "coming of age." It's her coming into her own power, not as in magic, but as in the power that rests in all humans - the power to change our lives, see possibilities, embrace independence, follow our passions, etc.

5 stars. Would definitely read more by the author.