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4.5 stars. Wow, I loved this book. I read it for 6th grade book club, and we are only supposed to read the assigned section each week. I couldn't put it down and read it all in one day. It will be interesting to see if any of the kids in my group had the same problem.
I love Newbery books, and this was no exception. It was well written, and full of life lessons. I felt like I was actually there. Any time an author can make me feel like that, coupled with the inability to put the book down, makes ...more
I love Newbery books, and this was no exception. It was well written, and full of life lessons. I felt like I was actually there. Any time an author can make me feel like that, coupled with the inability to put the book down, makes ...more
I read this book because I have three boys, and two of them have already read it and loved it. I think it's a great coming of age story. For even the most reluctant readers, the story is easy to read and will hold their attention.
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I remember reading this when I was in school and I enjoyed reading it again. I think it could do without his mother/father's divorce and his mother's "secret".
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Feb 23, 2011
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