Homer Aldrich Winthrop was a neurologist who died of a neurological illness. That’s all Homer Jr.’s mother will say about his father, w...
read full description
reviews
Mar 09, 2010
Picture this, you know nothing about your father who died when you were a baby, your mom doesn't tell you anything about him and at age 13 your going to Boston where he used to live. This is Homer Winthrop's situation where his mom takes him to their old city to sell it. He meets a little boy named Roger Sweeney who tells about an old man that isn't old (disguise). The boys try to solve a mystery about who is Fake Man. When Homer follows Fake Man to a cabin he and Roger decide to go there the ne
More...
Feb 14, 2011
Jessica
rated it: 
This is a great book for upper elementary or lower-level middle school students. The students can easily relate to the character. The plot provided suspense and twists to keep the student reading and engaged. It also introduced a topic rarely discussed in children's literature: art. Decent read. I would recommend this to students.
Feb 10, 2012
Reader
rated it: 
A great book for any age. It's about a boy who knows nothing about his father, and goes on a surprise trip to Main. In Main he meets another kid who spy's on so-called "Fake Man." There is a secret behind fake man and his father but one day the secrets combine and he finds out the truth to both.
Feb 07, 2010
Matthew
rated it:
this book is basically about this kid named Homer. homer is a kind of person that is trying to figure his life out. he lved with his mom. his dad past away when he was two years old. one day Homer moves in to this neighborhood where he mostly spent most of his life when he was little. he later discovers a man called Fake Man. everybody assumes that Fake Man is a dangerous person, and that he is always carrying something illegal. so homer follows him home and later on the book he finds out so man
More...
Feb 26, 2010
Forrest
rated it: 
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
To view it, click here
Feb 04, 2009
Kelsey
rated it:
I found Following Fake Man to be an excellent read. It kept me interested the whole time and I never knew what to expect or what was going to happen next. I don't think anyone could of guessed this story line!
Apr 05, 2010
Lois
rated it: 
Sorry to say, this plot does not have a lot going on for me. Plus, the book turns tones from a lighthearted mystery to a family tragedy too abruptly near the end.
Apr 29, 2010
Luke
rated it:
This Book is by far my favorite book ever written. It isn't as well know as some other books but it is the best book written. everybody should read this.
Feb 21, 2010
Carrie
rated it:
I could see my higher level readers enjoying this book due to the intriguing figurative language and the depth the author reaches with her story. Not for just anyone!
Feb 16, 2009
Mat Nelson Who is an Eagle Scout
rated it:
The book that got me into reading. The story line is absolutely amazing and some odd twists at the end really recommend this book
0 comments
like
(1 person liked it)
Jun 05, 2011
Liz
rated it:
YA book. Deals with the angst of being a teenager and having identity problems. There is a suicide in the book.
Mar 13, 2010
David
rated it:
The book is about this kid named Homer. he is the trying to figure what his life is. he lived wit his mom. his father died when three years old . Homer moves in to a new are where he spent his younger life. finds a person called Fake Man. everyone assumes that Fake Man is harmful, and has something illegal. Homer follows the person to his house and later on he finds a lot of things about Fake Man and his life and his own life. This is a very gripping book, it will keep you reading until you
More...
Mar 08, 2011
Madison
rated it:
It wasn't very exiting until the end and then yet you could see it coming kind of.
Mar 28, 2010
Taylor
rated it:
finished it in like junior high, but i do remember that it was pretty good
Jun 01, 2008
Roxanne
rated it:
I thought this was more of an young adult book than one that is targeted at 5th - 6th graders (reading level).
As an adult I really enjoyed this book. I liked the different character's getting their turn to tell part of the story. I know who Elvis is. I liked the suspense that it built up and the surprize ending.
At the end, I liked learning that each one of us has a story to tell. You can not and should not judge a book / person by their cover.
As an adult I really enjoyed this book. I liked the different character's getting their turn to tell part of the story. I know who Elvis is. I liked the suspense that it built up and the surprize ending.
At the end, I liked learning that each one of us has a story to tell. You can not and should not judge a book / person by their cover.
Jun 01, 2008
Kenya
rated it:
I htought this book was okay. This book is about a boy named Homer Win throp and experienced the deatth of his father. His mother does not have a good relationship with him and he found a new friend that was able to help him through all his troubles and to stat a better life.
Mar 28, 2008
Sarah
rated it:
A 2006 California Young Reader Medal Nominee. Does not work well as a read aloud. References to Elvis may not resonate with the target age group.
Aug 26, 2007
Rebecca
rated it:
One of my students took off with this book one year, which I still have not gotten over. It was very sad, but had a satisfying ending.
Jan 21, 2012
Jan 13, 2012
Jan 06, 2012
Jan 03, 2012
