Customer Review: I got this for my cousin (she's in upper elementary school) and it was a hit! Her mother was also excited about the opportunities to read the book together (my cousin is half-Japanese and doesn't read English very well yet). I got the boys book for her brother and encouraged them to read each... more info
Customer Review: Looked promising, but was disappointing throughout, with plot development starting and stopping, trite resolutions, and weak characters. At times, metaphors were overly explained--felt like a textbook.
Customer Review: This book is an excellent read for teens and up... specifically boys. The underdog rises to the top through life lessons and great friendships (the book follows boyhood to college). A wonderful, classic style drama, this book will be enjoyed over and over again.
Customer Review: Since this book won the Newbery, I expected a good book. But it's mostly tells, not shows--a no-no for writers. The author tells just about everything. There aren't that many actual dialogue scenes between the characters. I didn't find this book interesting at all. Just because a book wins the... more info
Customer Review: Children's books seem like they are a dime a dozen. I paid no attention to children's books in the past, but with my two little girls, I notice them more than before, and one thing I have quickly discovered is that, in many instances, there is very little to distinguish one from the other. This is... more info
Customer Review: I bought this for my 9 year old granddaughter. I was excited to see all the fun activities and things to make that were included. She likes the book, too, and is eager to try lots of new things!
Customer Review: Jerry Renault is just your typical fourteen-year-old freshman (and football player) at a private Catholic high school minding his own business when, one day, a gang of student thugs called The Vigils task him with refusing to sell chocolates for the annual fundraiser. Brother Leon, a no-nonsense,... more info
