This month's choice is a realistic look at what it's like to live with a family member who is battling cancer. Not syrupy, nor bitter sweet, nor according to a formula, this novel gives us a view of life with realistic characters.
Jordan Sonnenblic wrote this novel because he had a student who needed it. He had looked for a book that helped his student know that she wasn't alone; a novel that helped her see her way through what she was experiencing. When he didn't find it, he realized that it was needed and wrote it himself.
Rather than quote from someone else's review, I'll give you the link and encourage you to read it for yourself. http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/0439755190.asp
I hope you choose to stop by the library and spend a weekend with Steven, his parents and his little brother Jeffrey
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I feel really geeky, am i the only one that commets??? well i guess thats just me. i actually finished this book in the month required, with time to spare. It made me think a lot, but sadly it has not changed my attitude towards my brother one bit. the ending was beautiful, "Jeffrey, I..." its perfect. The way it was writing remindeed me a lot of twisted. it made me laugh quietly to myself several times... and just like it said, "u'll forget for a minute your heart is breaking..." im happy i took the time to read it and i am exited for next month.
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I'm so glad you did comment. I liked the book too. It was an easy read for me which is pretty good.
What do you think we should read next?
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