"Waiting for the Night Song" by Julie Carrick Dalton is so many things, it's hard to describe. It's smart, it's heartbreaking, it deals with current issues like global warming and immigration as they relate to actual people, and has enough action to keep the reader jumping. The story begins when a young woman named Cadie is called home by her best friend Daniela. A secret about a terrible moment that they shared since they were children was about to be exposed, and the wrong person was going to face consequences. Cadie and Daniela have to decide if they are going to speak up or stand aside and hope the problem works itself out.
That terrible secret is not the only issue. Townspeople and immigrants, particularly illegal immigrants, clash. It is truly heartbreaking to learn the stories of the tragedies many of the people have faced, and why many have been forced to be victims out of fear for themselves and their families. The book does not cover the issue from a political point of view but from the point of view of human beings. People are not just nameless faces in a group. Each one has their own road to walk, their own story to tell.
Global warming is a significant part of the book. Cadie is a forestry researcher studying beetles and the role they play in out of control wildfires. Habitats are changing so the beetles move, and the introduction of one new creature can change an entire ecosystem. Her studies and the constant threat of fire make some edge of your seat moments.
Overall, I suggest reading this book. It is not an easy book, definitely not light-hearted, so plan accordingly. Also, go ahead and buy blueberries. You'll understand once you start reading.
That terrible secret is not the only issue. Townspeople and immigrants, particularly illegal immigrants, clash. It is truly heartbreaking to learn the stories of the tragedies many of the people have faced, and why many have been forced to be victims out of fear for themselves and their families. The book does not cover the issue from a political point of view but from the point of view of human beings. People are not just nameless faces in a group. Each one has their own road to walk, their own story to tell.
Global warming is a significant part of the book. Cadie is a forestry researcher studying beetles and the role they play in out of control wildfires. Habitats are changing so the beetles move, and the introduction of one new creature can change an entire ecosystem. Her studies and the constant threat of fire make some edge of your seat moments.
Overall, I suggest reading this book. It is not an easy book, definitely not light-hearted, so plan accordingly. Also, go ahead and buy blueberries. You'll understand once you start reading.