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jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one, but not as much as many of you. I'm not sure why. This should have been a book I loved, but I had a hard time connecting with it.
blurrypetals's review against another edition
5.0
Another grade school favorite I forgot about. Probably my favorite one that I was taught in elementary school and it was taught by the first teacher who inspired me to write, write, write. I read it again in 8th grade from a choice of five other books and, knowing I'd read this book before, I chose it so I didn't have to do as much reading; I certainly didn't know I was going to end up rereading the whole thing anyway...twice.
oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition
This was all the rage growing up; everyone in my school read it. I remember there was a waiting list for taking it out of the library. A lovely, sad story. Something to read right on the edge of childhood, reluctantly going forward. I must have re-read this every summer for about 4 years. Bits of the story stand out- moments of humour and sadness, little intimate details from the characters lives. The grandparents and their marriage bed; the mother kissing trees. One to consider passing onto the young children in my family as they get older.
brandon_1800's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ava_xoxo4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
miriamleann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
ukalaylee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sumayyaha's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book some time ago, so I can say the specifics about it but it has a pretty good plot.
I recommend it for 12 and up.
I recommend it for 12 and up.
marissalynn913's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite books growing up I’ll always remember this sweet story