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Liked It “Reviewed by Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com |
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“This book is about a fifteen year old girl named Rosie Moon who tries to be someone who is more interesting than who she is now. The book is like her own diary; she writes important dialogues she had with people, poems expressing her feelings, and in general a summary of what happened on that day. Although Roise is smart and popular in school, she feels like there is something missing inside of her. When a new student (a boy), Asher Fielding, appears in her school, she immediately falls in love with him. I laughed at that part because it's a typical thing for a fifteen year old. Fifteen year olds fall in love really easily. It was Rosie's lucky day to be paired with Asher for a poety assignment. They got along with easily other right away, and Asher starts to like her. It was really sweet of Asher to believe in Rosie when she was being accsued of stealing a wallet. I don't think they should of ran away to solve their problem (Rosie being accused of stealing a wallet). They should of went to an adult or try reasoning with the school. I would recommend this book to high school students.”
EDNA D wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“-Personal Connections- In elementary school, I too had only two best friends. We were inseperable and planned everything out to where we were always together in the future. Yet, as time began to gush on, we realized we could not stay this close as we got older. It was basically impossible. So, just like in this book, our "3 Musketeers" began to split as we became older.
Hannah M wrote this review Friday, October 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
-Major Themes- The major theme in this book, to me, is that one person cannot limit themselves to a set number of friends and depend on that to carry them through the future.
-Character Analysis- Teresa is a teenaged girl who has two best friends who are guys, Larry and Elliot. Those three are inseperable and as time moves along, she falls in love with both of them. In result, she cannot have them though and it drives her crazy. Ellliot thinks he needs to make more and new friends to be able to "find his true self". Larry thinks he is gay and completely denies any type of relationship with her other than friendship. She wants more, yet she has to realize, she isn't getting more.
-Questions- Does Teresa find a boy that can finally love her back? Is Larry really gay or does he figure out that he loves her back? Does Elliot find new friends and does he ditch the two people closest to him?
Literary Elements- Throughout the book, Koertge uses pathos multiple times to help the reader feel the feelings of each character individually and pulls you into their minds to understand what they feel on a more personal level.”“ Reviewed by Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com
TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Graduation offers the promise of the future, but that same future offers the promise of uncertainty and fear. Three friends are about to graduate. They have plans. There are the plans made with the support and dreams of their families. There is the secret plan known only to the three of them, of an escape to California. And then, there are the separate plans, sometimes made privately, even subconsciously.
Boy - Larry is smart, but he's also gay. His friends understand, but others - not so much. Struggling to be sure he really is what he is takes up most of Larry's time and effort. Maybe California would answer his questions. Maybe not ...
Girl - Teresa is a straight student, but she struggles with issues from the past. She's never totally understood why her mother left her. Doesn't a girl need a mother? Her father is too busy with his "Tiny Town" hobby project in the basement to really understand what she needs. Her friends understand her pain. Maybe California would offer her a fresh start. Maybe not ...
Boy - Elliot is going to play ball for U of I. It's his father's dream. Elliot's dream is being a butcher in his father's store. Since he is not the student that his friends are, the academic side of college scares Elliot. Maybe going to California would take U of I out of the picture. Maybe not ...
Koertge tells his story from alternating viewpoints, allowing readers to see into the minds and fears of the trio. The struggle to understand one's life in the past, present, and future is reflected in Larry, Teresa, and Elliot. There is something for everyone in BOY GIRL BOY.”
“just an overall amazing book. It's not all about homosexuality either, so anyone truly can read it, and love it.”
Nicholas K wrote this review Saturday, June 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“this book had a very true to life but sadly disappointing ending”
Zachary H wrote this review Monday, March 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“not really good”
marilyn manson wrote this review Friday, November 9 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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