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cris_bookreader's review against another edition
5.0
If sixth grade isn’t hard enough, throw in a new set of foster children and try telling the girl of your dreams that you really like her. This summer was supposed to be the best summer ever for Jarrett, yet when Kevon and his sister Treasure entered their lives, everything took an unexpected turn. In the beginning, many people referred to Jarrett and Kevon as cousins. At one point, they even referred to themselves as family friends. Yet, the two boys living under one roof were brought together due to the kindness of Jarrett’s mother, whom often cared for foster children. Although Jarrett got along with Treasure and the other foster children in his home, his relationship with Kevon was not an easy one. It was also the first time Jarrett had to share his personal space with a foster child slightly older than him. Jarrett felt as though Kevon constantly encroached on their lives turning them into adversaries. As they spent more time together both at home and at the Center, they slowly learned to understand and gradually accept each other.
Tender and heartwarming, Booth brings to life the story of how foster families build their relationships despite personal struggles and hardships. This inside look into diverse and unique blended families is well-suited for children ages 11 to 14 years of age.
Tender and heartwarming, Booth brings to life the story of how foster families build their relationships despite personal struggles and hardships. This inside look into diverse and unique blended families is well-suited for children ages 11 to 14 years of age.
annalisenak97's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent book full of well-rounded characters and an engaging plot. Booth has done a fantastic job creating a cast of strong, compassionate, complicated characters-- difficult to do when writing for young readers.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
4.0
A few kids at my library got really excited about this book. One, in particular, came up to the desk asking for readalikes, after she found it.
This is a mirror book if kids have experience taking in foster kids, living in an urban environment, or dealing with very grown-up issues at a young age.
The kid is relatable, and you feel for him, and understand that he's doing his best under the circumstances.
Decided the content is a little too mature for my suburban outreach audiences, but for 5th and 6th grade kids from similar environments, or handselling, this does fill a niche.
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This is a mirror book if kids have experience taking in foster kids, living in an urban environment, or dealing with very grown-up issues at a young age.
The kid is relatable, and you feel for him, and understand that he's doing his best under the circumstances.
Decided the content is a little too mature for my suburban outreach audiences, but for 5th and 6th grade kids from similar environments, or handselling, this does fill a niche.
Read with [b: Hold Fast|15815410|Hold Fast|Blue Balliett|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1350417114s/15815410.jpg|21541907], [b: Waiting for Normal|2210839|Waiting for Normal|Leslie Connor|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1441117544s/2210839.jpg|2216625], and One Crazy Summer by [a: Rita Williams-Garcia|123330|Rita Williams-Garcia|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1209041764p2/123330.jpg].
beths0103's review against another edition
3.0
Good story and fairly decent audiobook narrator, but the longer the book went on, the more I think his expression was a bit over the top. Dynamic expression is one thing, but too much and you're just overacting. He kind of straddled that line for a good portion of this audiobook. It was a great realistic fiction though for kids who like reading "issue books" but aren't ready for edgy YA yet.
crey18's review against another edition
3.0
I'm adding this to my classroom library. I don't often read about male protagonists, but I enjoyed Jarrett's perspective. As an adult it was difficult to accept some of the plot lines and I wish Booth had delved into Jarrett's reactions to events a bit more to help make her message clear.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Review copy: ARC from publisher
Review posted at Rich in Color http://richincolor.com/2014/09/author-spotlight-coe-booth/
Review posted at Rich in Color http://richincolor.com/2014/09/author-spotlight-coe-booth/
afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
Jarret is an eleven-year old boy used to dealing with foster kids. His mother is mainly takes in babies who have been removed from abusive parents. Jarret gets the shock of his life when 13 year old Kevon comes to stay with them. Ms. Booth covers the topics of police profiling, young love, rivalries, and family dynamics in a brilliant way. This book would be a great book for reluctant readers who like realistic television drama.
iuangina's review against another edition
4.0
My only issue is the repeated use of ‘real’ kid in the text.