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A review by glowing_embers16
After the Rain by Norma Fox Mazer
5.0
This is a beautiful and moving story about a fifteen-year-old girl named Rachel who gets to know her difficult and rather gruff grandfather as he is slowly dying. Through her interaction with him, Rachel is able to, in a way, break her grandfather's wall, gets to know him a little bit more, and learns to love him.
Not only is the story so touching, Mazer's writing is breathtaking. It's very simple, yet paints such a vivid picture of Rachel's life and world. It's effortless and smooth and sucks you right into the story.
The characters are wonderful and unforgettable, especially the grandfather, Izzy. There are plenty of moments that put a smile on your face and others that tenderly tug at your heart. This book is definitely worthy of its Newbery Honor award, and I highly recommend it to all readers.
Not only is the story so touching, Mazer's writing is breathtaking. It's very simple, yet paints such a vivid picture of Rachel's life and world. It's effortless and smooth and sucks you right into the story.
The characters are wonderful and unforgettable, especially the grandfather, Izzy. There are plenty of moments that put a smile on your face and others that tenderly tug at your heart. This book is definitely worthy of its Newbery Honor award, and I highly recommend it to all readers.