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falconerreader 's review for:
Absolutely Truly
by Heather Vogel Frederick
There was a lot to like about this book, and a few things to roll my eyes at. It is a Battle of the Books selection for middle school in my state, and as I've taken the plunge into organizing a group at my school, I'm trying to read the selections I haven't read yet.
Pros: I love the cover. I went to college in a small Vermont town, and the setting is as lovely as shown here. I like the relationship between siblings, in which there are some that are closer than others. I liked the dad's journey, from fun-loving to realistically morose to slowly finding his new normal. The friendships were great, the teachers were great and (she stiffly adds for the benefit of a few reviewers who complained) I LIKE birds.
Cons: As many have noted, calling this a mystery is not very accurate. It's also super hetero-normative. Finally, I am surprised this was chosen for a middle school read instead of upper elementary. The characters are middle schoolers, but very innocent and mild ones.
Pros: I love the cover. I went to college in a small Vermont town, and the setting is as lovely as shown here. I like the relationship between siblings, in which there are some that are closer than others. I liked the dad's journey, from fun-loving to realistically morose to slowly finding his new normal. The friendships were great, the teachers were great and (she stiffly adds for the benefit of a few reviewers who complained) I LIKE birds.
Cons: As many have noted, calling this a mystery is not very accurate. It's also super hetero-normative. Finally, I am surprised this was chosen for a middle school read instead of upper elementary. The characters are middle schoolers, but very innocent and mild ones.