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thepetitepunk's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute. I liked The Boy on the Porch more than Saving Winslow since it felt more fleshed out in regard to characters and plot. It still wasn’t exactly what I wanted from it though. I found the second half to be much better than the first; the circumstances of just…picking up a boy and kind of lying to the police about it was a little weird. But the way things wrapped up was sweet!
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≪reading 31 books for 31 days of january≫
╰┈➤ 1. all that's left in the world by erik j. brown
╰┈➤ 2. the female of the species by mindy mcginnis
╰┈➤ 3. the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 4. exit west by mohsin hamid
╰┈➤ 5. don't call us dead by danez smith
╰┈➤ 6. warm bodies by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 7. the other side of perfect by mariko turk
╰┈➤ 8. the last olympian by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 9. counting down with you by tashie bhuiyan
╰┈➤ 10. a matter of death and life by irvin d. yalom and marilyn yalom
╰┈➤ 11. the new hunger by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 12. dorothy must die by danielle paige
╰┈➤ 13. starfish by lisa fipps
╰┈➤ 14. one true loves by elise bryant
╰┈➤ 15. chlorine sky by mahogany l. browne
╰┈➤ 16. for every one by jason reynolds
╰┈➤ 17. fight night by miriam toews
╰┈➤ 18. shooter by walter dean myers
╰┈➤ 19. wade in the water by tracy k. smith
╰┈➤ 20. we the animals by justin torres
╰┈➤ 21. locomotion by jacqueline woodson
╰┈➤ 22. the strength in our scars by bianca sparacino
╰┈➤ 23. forbidden by tabitha suzuma
╰┈➤ 24. the song of achilles by madeline miller
╰┈➤ 25. burned by ellen hopkins
╰┈➤ 26. muted by tami charles
╰┈➤ 27. one of those hideous books where the mother dies by sonya sones
╰┈➤ 28. i’d rather be reading by anne bogel
╰┈➤ 29. and the ocean was our sky by patrick ness
╰┈➤ 30. saving winslow by sharon creech
╰┈➤ 31. the boy on the porch by sharon creech
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≪reading 31 books for 31 days of january≫
╰┈➤ 1. all that's left in the world by erik j. brown
╰┈➤ 2. the female of the species by mindy mcginnis
╰┈➤ 3. the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 4. exit west by mohsin hamid
╰┈➤ 5. don't call us dead by danez smith
╰┈➤ 6. warm bodies by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 7. the other side of perfect by mariko turk
╰┈➤ 8. the last olympian by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 9. counting down with you by tashie bhuiyan
╰┈➤ 10. a matter of death and life by irvin d. yalom and marilyn yalom
╰┈➤ 11. the new hunger by isaac marion
╰┈➤ 12. dorothy must die by danielle paige
╰┈➤ 13. starfish by lisa fipps
╰┈➤ 14. one true loves by elise bryant
╰┈➤ 15. chlorine sky by mahogany l. browne
╰┈➤ 16. for every one by jason reynolds
╰┈➤ 17. fight night by miriam toews
╰┈➤ 18. shooter by walter dean myers
╰┈➤ 19. wade in the water by tracy k. smith
╰┈➤ 20. we the animals by justin torres
╰┈➤ 21. locomotion by jacqueline woodson
╰┈➤ 22. the strength in our scars by bianca sparacino
╰┈➤ 23. forbidden by tabitha suzuma
╰┈➤ 24. the song of achilles by madeline miller
╰┈➤ 25. burned by ellen hopkins
╰┈➤ 26. muted by tami charles
╰┈➤ 27. one of those hideous books where the mother dies by sonya sones
╰┈➤ 28. i’d rather be reading by anne bogel
╰┈➤ 29. and the ocean was our sky by patrick ness
╰┈➤ 30. saving winslow by sharon creech
╰┈➤ 31. the boy on the porch by sharon creech
katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
A 'life-changing encounter' story. A boy is found asleep on a couple's porch with a note. Can they look after Jacob? He doesn't speak. But he has other abilities. And the childless couple are far from immune to falling in love with parenthood...
Sharon Creech writes for children and young adults. While this lovely tale is short, I'd really class it at YA or even an adult read - Jacob doesn't speak, it's told from the adult perspective and really, it's about parenthood and falling in love with your child. It's also sad. Jacob is very much the game-changer of the story, having an effect on those around him while staying almost the same from beginning to end himself.
It's a really sweet little story about being a parent, a family, and giving your love to a child. But not one I'd give to a 10-year-old.
A 'life-changing encounter' story. A boy is found asleep on a couple's porch with a note. Can they look after Jacob? He doesn't speak. But he has other abilities. And the childless couple are far from immune to falling in love with parenthood...
Sharon Creech writes for children and young adults. While this lovely tale is short, I'd really class it at YA or even an adult read - Jacob doesn't speak, it's told from the adult perspective and really, it's about parenthood and falling in love with your child. It's also sad. Jacob is very much the game-changer of the story, having an effect on those around him while staying almost the same from beginning to end himself.
It's a really sweet little story about being a parent, a family, and giving your love to a child. But not one I'd give to a 10-year-old.
gmamartha's review against another edition
4.0
I like this portrayal of unconditional love, which of course opens hearts and minds to life changes.
4saradouglas's review against another edition
3.0
I'm having a hard time reviewing this book. I loved it, but I'm not sure if my students, the target audience, will want to read it at all. It's a very quiet, tender book about love and family, and I'm not sure if the mystery behind the boy's past will be enough for kids to stick with it. I can't help but think parents will be much more moved by the story, which focuses on the parents more than the boy, than a child reader will be. I do love Creech though, and her stories nearly always make me cry!
jennymock's review against another edition
4.0
This is an intriguing, short novel. I agree with other reviewers that this is more a book for adults than it is for children. I can see it being a great read aloud in a class setting.
lannthacker's review against another edition
3.0
This book has two distinct sections - a before and after the mystery is solved. Before it's solved, the book is very atmospheric, almost magical and reminded me of Tuck Everlasting. Not knowing quite what was happening, or even when, made me feel off kilter. Just as I figured out what the theme of the story must be, the mystery was solved and the after portion began. The second part is more grounded and realistic, but still told through the eyes of the adults, John and Marta. I'll be interested to see how kids respond to that point of view.
farmfreshlisa's review against another edition
5.0
I love Sharon Creech. Her books just touch me. And this novel is no different. I think it's one of her best and anyone who has ever been a foster parent or caregiver is going to LOVE this book. It's for adults...and it will touch your heart. A Million times over.
msmolly27's review against another edition
2.0
I really enjoyed this book, but the focus is on the adults and their feelings. I don't think there is much in it to appeal to my elementary students.