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Jul 30, 2019nanvancan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I checked this out for my 12 year old, and ended up loving and reading it myself with absolute delight. It's sweet, thoughtful, funny and intriguing for ANYONE who has ever been a child. (Which is all of us isn't it?) :) This coming of age…
Jul 20, 20170Charlie rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A lovely telling of a boy forced into an unknown situation for the summer - visiting with relatives he's never met, in a town he's never been before. The situations are believable and the characters are nuanced and realistic - nobody is…
Nov 29, 2016samdog123 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Never judge a book by its cover! This one was less than appealing, yet this 2017 Red Maple nominee turned out to be so enjoyable! When Eliot's Mom sends him out to a small town in Nova Scotia for the summer, he thinks his life is over. …
Aug 22, 2016mclarjh rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I originally thought this book was for adults, but really it's suitable for ten year old boys. Generic, themes of bullying, and environmentalism are hinted at, but I can't think of any reason to recommend this book to anyone.
Aug 19, 2016rosebud2112 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Written in a manner similar to Geronimo Stilton, where the text takes on picture form at times. Great for a reluctant reader as the theme is not "childish."