One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters, #1) in 100+ Books in 2025

Jul 12, 2020 Shannon rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: novels, historical-fiction, realistic-fiction, historical, middle-grade, kindle-unlimited

3.5

I chose this book kind of randomly and didn't realize the topic would be so appropriate for right now. I liked this, but ultimately felt something was lacking ... the end felt really rushed, almost like some chapters were missing. The last bit tugged at my heartstrings but boy was it abrupt.

I enjoy the way she writes though and I see that this is a series, so perhaps I just need to continue on with these girls' story. ...more

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Oct 22, 2013 Dolly rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-but-not-finished-reviewing, africa, childrens, other-usa, 2015, middle-grade, historical-fiction, newbery-honor, ocean-seashore, lorton-jammin-book-party

Our girls' local library book club selected this book for the August discussion. I thought it would be a great summer read and I was so happy to get a chance to read this when I did. The story is a fast read and I was drawn into the tale so intensely that I was sad to see the book end so soon.

I see that it's the first book in the Gaither Sisters series and I will certainly look for more of the books in the series at our library. If the remaining tales are anything like this one, I will be eager ...more

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Jun 14, 2011 Kristina rated it did not like it

Shelves: 2011

I'm not a fan of this one. There is no real connection with the characters especially as they changed, and I can't see their Pa sending his three precious girls to Black Panther central to visit a no-good mom. It just doesn't fit. The other issue I have with this book is the "happy" ending. Seriously? I also don't think most young readers will connect this work with actual history unless they are taught by an adult (which is a shame). ...more

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Mar 05, 2018 Roseann rated it liked it

I read this book as a monthly read for one of my Facebook groups. I found it to be an excellent look of what it was like to be black and young in the late sixties at the beginning of the Black Panther movement.

While a middle-grade book, I found it to be interesting and would suggest it to young and adult alike. Wonderful character, exciting action and some history make this award winning novel a good read.

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