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The Ethan I Was Before
by Ali Standish
Beautifully written (and narrated) story of friendship, grief, and healing. Ethan blames himself for a tragedy involving his best friend. His family moves to Georgia, ostensibly to take care of Grandpa Ike, but really to help Ethan “move on.” There he begins a new friendship with a likable, adventurous girl named Coralee. Mysteries about both of their pasts and lives are slowly revealed, while Ethan’s family struggles with adjusting to life in Georgia and several strained relationships. Four stars instead of five only because the reasons characters gave for not going to the police or getting adult help felt a little contrived. A great balance of well-developed characters and engaging plot.
Recommended for fans of The Bridge to Terabithia, Al Capone Does My Shirts, See You at Harry’s.
Recommended for fans of The Bridge to Terabithia, Al Capone Does My Shirts, See You at Harry’s.