The Color of Sound

By Emily Barth Isler,

Book cover of The Color of Sound

Book description

"[A] salient celebration of family, music, and neurodiversity." ―starred, Publishers Weekly

"A top pick for any middle school collection; a perfect book club pick and a reminder to all that patience and understanding can change lives." ―starred, School Library Journal

Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her…

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Color of Sound as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

With relatable characters and an original plot, this beautifully written tale of a reluctant twelve-year-old violin virtuoso's discovery of what's really important to her and how she goes after it caught me from page one and didn't let go until I finished. Incredibly engrossing and moving, Emily Barth Isler's middle grade story is highly recommended for all ages as one of the three favorite books I read in 2024.