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4.0
Wreath is an excellent book that will be enjoyed across audiences. While it is promoted as Juvenile and Young Adult Fiction, it held my interest to the point that I had to finish this book the day I started reading it. Christie throws twists in the plot along the way that leave the reader wondering what else is in store for them.
Wreath is a young lady that will not let life get her down, she has goals and continually finds ways to overcome adversities. Although she may not always do the 'right' thing, she is a good person. This is a book that should be added to library shelves.
While not a 5 star rating in my book, I would give it 4.5 stars if I could
Wreath is a young lady that will not let life get her down, she has goals and continually finds ways to overcome adversities. Although she may not always do the 'right' thing, she is a good person. This is a book that should be added to library shelves.
While not a 5 star rating in my book, I would give it 4.5 stars if I could
lisatorrealba's review
3.0
This book took me forever to get interested in, but by the end I was hooked!
stephanielee's review
5.0
I have read this book over and over. It is a good story and well written. Definitely a YA book but a refreshing story for adults too.
booksforchristiangirls's review
3.0
About this book:
“Wreath Willis is finishing high school by day … and living in a junkyard by night.
Wreath is sixteen, alone after the death of her mother and on the run from a horrid man named Big Fun.
As she sets off in search of a better life, Wreath makes a list in her trusty notebook: “Find a place to live. Buy cheap food. Finish high school.” Then she adds: “Avoid notice”—because Wreath is pretty sure most people won’t understand a teenager living alone.
But it’s hard to go unnoticed when life puts a cute boy named Law on her path and brings in Faye, her new boss who depends on Wreath’s creativity to turn a dying business around.
Living at the junkyard is lonely and scary—but Wreath refuses to give up on her dreams. And Big Fun can’t find her. Can he?
Should Wreath keep running? Or has she maybe, just maybe, found a true home after all?”
Series: Book #1 in the “Wreath Willis” series.
Spiritual Content- Wreath writes out a prayer; Scriptures are read & remembered; Youth group, Church & hints of sermons; Wreath remembers her grandmother reading the Bible lot; A couple talks about God & His plans; Mentions of the Bible; Mentions of reading & searching the Bible; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of Church & youth group; A few mentions of God;
*Note: A mention of something “ugly as sin”.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘crummy’, a ‘heck’, a ‘shut up’, a ‘suck up’, a ‘witch’, two forms of ‘darn’, two ‘dumb’s, and seven ‘stupid’s; Mentions of curses (said, not written); People die & Blood (barely-above-not-detailed to semi-detailed); Threats of violence; Mentions of jail; Mentions of cigarettes, tobacco & smoking; Mentions of drinking & beer; A mention of abusive boyfriends; A mention of a druggie; A mention of a pit ball attacking a chicken; Going to the bathroom in the woods.
Sexual Content- two cheek kisses, a forehead kiss, and a barely-above-not-detailed kiss; Touches & Hand Holding (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Wreath’s parents weren’t married; Wreath has a crush on Law; Mentions of prom & dates; Mentions of cute boys & girls; Mentions of crushes, boyfriends, jealousy & flirting; A mention of a man liking Wreath; A mention of Big Fun taking off his shirt and thinking “he’s God’s gift to women”;
*Note: “butt into her/your business” is said twice; Mentions of short skirts & tank tops.
-Wreath Willis, age 16-17
P.O.V. mostly of Wreath, but also switches to Faye, Julia, Clarice & Law
282 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
I enjoyed this book, but there was some things that could have been a bit better in my opinion. The writing was a bit lacking (everybody said something, not much variety.), there was quite a few ????s and !!!!s in Wreath’s lists which made her look young, and I do wish there would have been more Spiritual Content, but overall I enjoyed “Wreath” and her can-do attitude. I look forward to reading the second book in the series about her.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/08/wreath-by-judy-christie.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“Wreath Willis is finishing high school by day … and living in a junkyard by night.
Wreath is sixteen, alone after the death of her mother and on the run from a horrid man named Big Fun.
As she sets off in search of a better life, Wreath makes a list in her trusty notebook: “Find a place to live. Buy cheap food. Finish high school.” Then she adds: “Avoid notice”—because Wreath is pretty sure most people won’t understand a teenager living alone.
But it’s hard to go unnoticed when life puts a cute boy named Law on her path and brings in Faye, her new boss who depends on Wreath’s creativity to turn a dying business around.
Living at the junkyard is lonely and scary—but Wreath refuses to give up on her dreams. And Big Fun can’t find her. Can he?
Should Wreath keep running? Or has she maybe, just maybe, found a true home after all?”
Series: Book #1 in the “Wreath Willis” series.
Spiritual Content- Wreath writes out a prayer; Scriptures are read & remembered; Youth group, Church & hints of sermons; Wreath remembers her grandmother reading the Bible lot; A couple talks about God & His plans; Mentions of the Bible; Mentions of reading & searching the Bible; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of Church & youth group; A few mentions of God;
*Note: A mention of something “ugly as sin”.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘crummy’, a ‘heck’, a ‘shut up’, a ‘suck up’, a ‘witch’, two forms of ‘darn’, two ‘dumb’s, and seven ‘stupid’s; Mentions of curses (said, not written); People die & Blood (barely-above-not-detailed to semi-detailed); Threats of violence; Mentions of jail; Mentions of cigarettes, tobacco & smoking; Mentions of drinking & beer; A mention of abusive boyfriends; A mention of a druggie; A mention of a pit ball attacking a chicken; Going to the bathroom in the woods.
Sexual Content- two cheek kisses, a forehead kiss, and a barely-above-not-detailed kiss; Touches & Hand Holding (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Wreath’s parents weren’t married; Wreath has a crush on Law; Mentions of prom & dates; Mentions of cute boys & girls; Mentions of crushes, boyfriends, jealousy & flirting; A mention of a man liking Wreath; A mention of Big Fun taking off his shirt and thinking “he’s God’s gift to women”;
*Note: “butt into her/your business” is said twice; Mentions of short skirts & tank tops.
-Wreath Willis, age 16-17
P.O.V. mostly of Wreath, but also switches to Faye, Julia, Clarice & Law
282 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
I enjoyed this book, but there was some things that could have been a bit better in my opinion. The writing was a bit lacking (everybody said something, not much variety.), there was quite a few ????s and !!!!s in Wreath’s lists which made her look young, and I do wish there would have been more Spiritual Content, but overall I enjoyed “Wreath” and her can-do attitude. I look forward to reading the second book in the series about her.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/08/wreath-by-judy-christie.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
blissbooksandjewels's review
4.0
Sometimes, there's nothing greater for a reader than finding a new book that just resonates deep within. Such was the case with me and my last read - Wreath. I can't explain what it was exactly that drew me back to this book over and over again, but I knew I would not be satisfied until I completed it. :o)
One thing that impressed me was that this did not feel like a young adult novel at all, perhaps because the main character had no choice but to grow up rather quickly after the sudden death of her mother. My heart ached that Wreath spent her days either going to the local park for a shower, eating nothing but peanut butter and crackers because her money supply was so thin, and that her home was the despised local junkyard. But oh, what perseverance! In spite of incredible obstacles, her determination to finish high school and hold down a job at the same time proved that this fictitious character was better than most kids I know in real life!
Wreath's biggest obstacle, though, was trust, and wow...did she have a lot to overcome there. I couldn't imagine living a life being afraid to trust in those around me--those who have shown they care about my well-being. It took a very long time, almost the span of the entire book, before she realized that she didn't need to run from those friends that she grew to love.
The ending was a little abrupt for my taste, but I'll admit that I'd love to take a return trip to Landry and catch up with Wreath and her friends. As this was my first experience with Judy Christie's work, I have no doubt that I'll pick up another of her novels down the road.
Highly recommended!
One thing that impressed me was that this did not feel like a young adult novel at all, perhaps because the main character had no choice but to grow up rather quickly after the sudden death of her mother. My heart ached that Wreath spent her days either going to the local park for a shower, eating nothing but peanut butter and crackers because her money supply was so thin, and that her home was the despised local junkyard. But oh, what perseverance! In spite of incredible obstacles, her determination to finish high school and hold down a job at the same time proved that this fictitious character was better than most kids I know in real life!
Wreath's biggest obstacle, though, was trust, and wow...did she have a lot to overcome there. I couldn't imagine living a life being afraid to trust in those around me--those who have shown they care about my well-being. It took a very long time, almost the span of the entire book, before she realized that she didn't need to run from those friends that she grew to love.
The ending was a little abrupt for my taste, but I'll admit that I'd love to take a return trip to Landry and catch up with Wreath and her friends. As this was my first experience with Judy Christie's work, I have no doubt that I'll pick up another of her novels down the road.
Highly recommended!
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