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Liked It “I really liked this one but is not one of his best...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Well - though there were some redeeming parts, this coming-of-age story of family and friendship just didn't have what it takes. I had to force myself to finish the story and Mitch and Spencer were not the kind of characters you found yourself rooting for or even hating. I'd pass on this one.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Mitch's father has deserted the family, so he and his mom go to live at his grandparents’ house at Bird Lake. Wanting a home of his own, he begins to hang around a deserted cottage. Soon Spencer and his family show up. Mitch sees the new boy as living in the perfect family and is jealous, but they are haunted by the drowning of their oldest child many years ago in the lake. Nice story about loss, friendship and healing.”
Linda V wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I really liked this one but is not one of his best...”
Lily T wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really good but not as good as his others”
Lily T wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Two boys meet one summer at the lake, but each boy carries a secret. Mitch's parents are getting a divorce, and Spencer's family is dealing with memories of his brother who drowned at the lake. Friendship brings their secrets together.”
C S wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“12-Year-ole Mitch is dealing with his parents divorce. The Stone family is revisiting the place where years before their oldest son drown. The Stones have moved into the house Mitch has claimed, so Mitch sets out to haunt the family. Mitch and the Stone family learn that life moves on and wounds can be healed.”
Cheryl P wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Well - though there were some redeeming parts, this coming-of-age story of family and friendship just didn't have what it takes. I had to force myself to finish the story and Mitch and Spencer were not the kind of characters you found yourself rooting for or even hating. I'd pass on this one. ”
Melissa S wrote this review Friday, October 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I didn't really like it at all! Sorry :(”
Emily A wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Spencer's parents are getting a divorce. Mitch's family is visiting their family home after being away for year's due to his brother's death in the lake. The two meet and grow through their summer experiences. There is not much character depth in this story.”
Jackie P wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Mitch's father has deserted the family, so he and his mom go to live at his grandparents house at Bird Lake. Wanting a home of his own, he begins to hang aroung a deserted cottage. Soon Spencer and his family show up. Mitch sees the new boy as living in the perfect family and is jealous, but they are haunted by the drowning of thir oldest child many years ago in the lake. Nice story about loss, friendship and healing.”
Linda V wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Kevin Henkes is the best. This story of two young boys, each with his own set of problems is well written. Mitch and Spencer become friends at Bird Moon Lake, a friendship that is solidified when they share their secrets about their families. It exemplifies the whole a burden shared is a burden lightened.Good read for the older elementary grades.”
Carolyn F wrote this review Sunday, August 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
