The Sound of Life and Everything
Ella Mae Higbee’s family still mourns the loss of her brother and her cousin in World War Two. When her aunt Mildred claims to have found a scientist who can bring her cousin Robby back to life from the blood on his dog tags, Ella Mae is sceptical. But she watches a living, breathing boy step out of the scientist’s pod. The problem is, he’s not Robby. And he’s Japanese. In 1950s small-town California, the Japanese are still regarded with suspicion. Not knowing who he is or why his blood was on Robby’s dog tags, Aunt Mildred assumes the worst, but Ella Mae’s mother brings him home, giving her a new friend and a quick lesson in how deep-seated prejudice could be. A powerful message about family, tolerance, and finding strength after loss, told in Ella Mae’s lively, engaging voice.
Jessica Brockmole
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The Sound of Life and Everything is probably one of the best historical fiction books that I have read. It is a mix of history, fantasy, science, realism, and fiction. I like this book because it is a story of friendship, the aftermath of war, and fantasy science.
This book is about a twelve-year-old girl named Ella Mae Higbee. The story takes place right after World War Two. A scientist is known for being able to bring people back from the dead. But when a mistake occurs, Ella Mae’s life changes forever.
In a way The Sound of Life and Everything is the fantasy science of the historical fiction genre. The imagery was also very good. I could picture how a lot of the scenes looked. The author also did a very good job at making each character unique and different in their own way. I would recommend The Sound of Life and Everything to people of all ages.
Ellen Brockmole, age 11
