The Magic Half vs The Wind Singer: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Twins, Siblings, Brothers and sisters, Children's fiction, Fiction

Cover of The Magic Half

The Magic Half Annie Barrows · 2008 ★★★★☆ 3.9 211 pages · ≈ 3 h 54 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Wind Singer

The Wind Singer William Nicholson · 2000 ★★★★☆ 3.9 352 pages · ≈ 6 h 31 m · Easy Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Magic Half is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 6 for The Wind Singer.
The Wind Singer is the easier read (Easy), The Magic Half more demanding (Light).

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