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sducharme's review against another edition
4.0
Two girls who never imagine crossing paths again do meet at a summer camp. Their past interaction is so disturbing - how can they turn their meeting into a healing experience? Story in verse with hidden messages
deemazztan's review against another edition
4.0
I think some students would find this novel compelling.
kawarwick's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! Incredible story. Loved the way it is written. Very easy to read.
asimilarkite's review against another edition
4.0
This book is super-unique, and I always have to love an author who is doing something completely new. It felt like an odd combination of The Parent Trap (because of the surprise-meeting-at-camp aspect)and Girl, Stolen ('cause of the...girl...getting stolen...part), all wrapped together in a poetical package. I really liked the little surprise of the end of the lines telling their own story. Ultimately, I think I'll remember this book more for the style than the substance, but I'd give it to realistic fiction fans who want something a little different than usual.
greenvillemelissa's review against another edition
4.0
Book #47 Read in 2013
Hidden by Helen Frost (YA)
This is a young adult verse novel. When she was eight, Wren was hiding in the backseat when her mother's car was carjacked. The thief did not know that Wren was in the car when he took it. When he gets home, Wren hides in the garage until she can escape safely. The thief's young daughter knows Wren is in the garage and leaves out food and drink for her. Her name is Darra. Darra's father is arrested and sent to prison. Years later, the two girls meet again at summer camp. They keep their history secret from the other campers. But eventually, the girls confront their shared past and discuss it. Will they come out as friends?
This was a good, quick read. The verse format is well done enough to create complex characters and an interesting plot. This is a testament to Frost's writing talent. Wren and Darra are interesting characters; they are both strong girls who are survivors. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
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Hidden by Helen Frost (YA)
This is a young adult verse novel. When she was eight, Wren was hiding in the backseat when her mother's car was carjacked. The thief did not know that Wren was in the car when he took it. When he gets home, Wren hides in the garage until she can escape safely. The thief's young daughter knows Wren is in the garage and leaves out food and drink for her. Her name is Darra. Darra's father is arrested and sent to prison. Years later, the two girls meet again at summer camp. They keep their history secret from the other campers. But eventually, the girls confront their shared past and discuss it. Will they come out as friends?
This was a good, quick read. The verse format is well done enough to create complex characters and an interesting plot. This is a testament to Frost's writing talent. Wren and Darra are interesting characters; they are both strong girls who are survivors. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
babbey's review against another edition
4.0
a bit intense for younger readers, not sure what my 5th graders took away, but as an adult, I really enjoyed the style and plot of this story
babbieabbi's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy fucking shit. That was the coolest reading experience ever. I actually don’t read much poetry, but the story was phenomenal and the writing was so amazing. This is probably my favorite book ever. You MUST read the digging deeper after the story. I usually skip end of the story things but thought it might be interesting and it seriously paid off. I will absolutely be reading more by this author, and maybe seeing if I can find more books in the story/poetry genre
The story within the story was phenomenal. I’m actually obsessed with it, and I cannot get over how amazing that was. About halfway through the book, I thought to myself that this wouldn’t be as good as an audiobook. Now I can definitively say that
The story within the story was phenomenal. I’m actually obsessed with it, and I cannot get over how amazing that was. About halfway through the book, I thought to myself that this wouldn’t be as good as an audiobook. Now I can definitively say that