Scan barcode
A review by thecampinglibrarian
The Exact Location of Home by Kate Messner
5.0
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book – all opinions are my own.
Kirby “Zig” Zigonski is a middle school student who lives with his divorced mom. He loves anything electronic and while shopping at a yard sale with his friends Zig gets a goldmine of gadgets, including a GPS unit. Zig remembers the lesson his teacher taught them about geocaching. When he finds his first cache, signed by “Senior Searcher”, he is convinced it’s his dad. The dad he desperately wants to spend time with and who once again hasn't come to visit.
Kate Messner does a great job of incorporating issues plaguing our schools; bullying, homelessness, and single parent homes. There is also an environmental angle that plays an important role in the book. The middle school characters are very relatable and Messner finds a way to weave some learning into her book. I highly recommend this book. Recommended for upper elementary and middle school.
Kirby “Zig” Zigonski is a middle school student who lives with his divorced mom. He loves anything electronic and while shopping at a yard sale with his friends Zig gets a goldmine of gadgets, including a GPS unit. Zig remembers the lesson his teacher taught them about geocaching. When he finds his first cache, signed by “Senior Searcher”, he is convinced it’s his dad. The dad he desperately wants to spend time with and who once again hasn't come to visit.
Kate Messner does a great job of incorporating issues plaguing our schools; bullying, homelessness, and single parent homes. There is also an environmental angle that plays an important role in the book. The middle school characters are very relatable and Messner finds a way to weave some learning into her book. I highly recommend this book. Recommended for upper elementary and middle school.