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quietweather's review
5.0
I read this last year, I picked it up because I had read other Mary Downing Hahn books and I found this one interesting. It was surprisingly when I realized it was not about ghosts. I'm not saying the Author shouldn't write about Ghosts, but it seemed to be her forte.
Now I remember when I read this, that Daphne blamed herself for her grandmother's death, but I can relate to her hatred of her gramma. She hated her because her Gramma was cruel and insane and didn't try to help Daphne.
Now I remember when I read this, that Daphne blamed herself for her grandmother's death, but I can relate to her hatred of her gramma. She hated her because her Gramma was cruel and insane and didn't try to help Daphne.
rodneywilhite's review
5.0
Like so many others, I read this when I was just a little too young for it and it absolutely devastated me. It's just as good as I remember it being, if not better. You must, must read it.
oliviam22's review
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3 STARS
"The SecretEverybody in Jessica's English class makes fun of Daphne. She never says a word to anyone -- just walks around with her nose in a book, with her long straggly hair hanging over her face. Now the worst thing has happened. The teacher has assigned Jessica to be partners with Daphne in the Write-A-Book contest! But being forced to work with the class "weirdo", Jessica gets an even bigger surprise. Not only does Daphne talk to her, but she tells Jessica a terrible secret...one that Jessica knows could be very dangerous to keep." (From Amazon)
A really good book about growing up, tolerating differences and knowing what to do.
"The SecretEverybody in Jessica's English class makes fun of Daphne. She never says a word to anyone -- just walks around with her nose in a book, with her long straggly hair hanging over her face. Now the worst thing has happened. The teacher has assigned Jessica to be partners with Daphne in the Write-A-Book contest! But being forced to work with the class "weirdo", Jessica gets an even bigger surprise. Not only does Daphne talk to her, but she tells Jessica a terrible secret...one that Jessica knows could be very dangerous to keep." (From Amazon)
A really good book about growing up, tolerating differences and knowing what to do.
heinsohn42's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
tatraeileen's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of my favorites when I was a teen. I got it from the library for my daughter to read but instead I finished it in an afternoon.
The story is so important. The characters are so sweet. I want to find little Hope from the story and give her a big hug.
I hope Daphne and Jessica lived out their dream of being a famous author-illustrator team. I like to imagine they did.
The story is so important. The characters are so sweet. I want to find little Hope from the story and give her a big hug.
I hope Daphne and Jessica lived out their dream of being a famous author-illustrator team. I like to imagine they did.
isethia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
clevergirl216's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kieranlit's review
3.0
Wow. What a powerful book. I don't usually like books where the problem is a lie or secret that gets worse and worse, but everybody should read this book. It can teach several lessons, like the difference between a secret you should keep and one you should tell, and that the nerdiest, least popular, can be wonderful friends.