Daniel says: life caused me to grow up fast. Real fast. Like overnight.
Krista says: The real me—the one who knew I should treat Dani... read full description
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Jan 06, 2012
Misty
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If you have spent even 5 minutes with a child you are certain to have noticed what interesting creatures they are. They are as equally lovable as they are fickle and more than anything they are painfully honest (not yet forming that diplomatic catch-net we acquire as adults.) but unfortunately all of these endearing qualities start to disappear as the years pass and eventually, instead of your little princess who thought boys were icky and playing in mud was a good time, you end up with a tween
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Sep 12, 2009
Louis
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As part of my listening to books in the car, I read a wide variety of materials that might not be my first choice. So I read a good amount of children's and teen lit in the car. As a librarian, I feel that it is important to read widely and to read in a varied manner.
Hence, this teen lit title. I enjoyed this book on CD. It is told in alternating chapters of the two main protagonists, Daniel and Krista, who used to be friends, but have drifted apart. Daniel gets paralyzed durin More...
Hence, this teen lit title. I enjoyed this book on CD. It is told in alternating chapters of the two main protagonists, Daniel and Krista, who used to be friends, but have drifted apart. Daniel gets paralyzed durin More...
Jun 29, 2009
Kelly
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In fifth grade, Daniel has a routine procedure performed to remove an impacted baby tooth. The operation does not go as planned and leaves Daniel crippled. Once a star swimmer, Daniel must now learn to rely on family and friends to help him recover. He must learn to walk and swim again.
I thought this story was pretty good, although I had a hard time believing a middle school would have a swim team. I liked that the story was told from two points of view, alternating back and forth so More...
I thought this story was pretty good, although I had a hard time believing a middle school would have a swim team. I liked that the story was told from two points of view, alternating back and forth so More...
Dec 22, 2011
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Carrie Spellman for TeensReadToo.com
Krista and Daniel were inseparable from the first day of kindergarten on. Swimming lessons, play dates, they did everything together. Until Valentine's Day in third grade. Krista got a box of chocolates and an unsigned love note. There's no way of knowing for sure who it came from, but Krista is convinced it was Bobby. It almost doesn't really even matter anymore because since that day, Krista has had the crush of her life on Bobby. Two More...
Krista and Daniel were inseparable from the first day of kindergarten on. Swimming lessons, play dates, they did everything together. Until Valentine's Day in third grade. Krista got a box of chocolates and an unsigned love note. There's no way of knowing for sure who it came from, but Krista is convinced it was Bobby. It almost doesn't really even matter anymore because since that day, Krista has had the crush of her life on Bobby. Two More...
Feb 25, 2008
Ryann
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Feb 21, 2008
Kellyn
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So many things change as you move from “childhood” to “adolescence.” As Krista and Daniel move into middle school they are no longer the inseparable buddies they once were. Krista is distracted by her crush on the cool boy, Bobby; Daniel is devastated by an allergic reaction to anesthetic that paralyzes him. He especially misses swimming competitively. Daniel’s accident gradually brings Krista back into his life as she helps him learn to swim. Daniel works hard to be more independent from h
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Nov 24, 2010
Jessica
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This book was okay. I was very excited at first, but then I got annoyed about how the book drfgw on and on. Sadly, I had to force myself to finish it. I tortured myself to get myself to get it over with. I would still recommend this to people who never get bored of books. I don't, but I still found that the book was not very interesting towards the end; the place where it should have been the MOST interesting.
Aug 16, 2010
Kristin
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This book was suprisingly good...I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. But before I knew it...I was wrapped up in the story of Daniel, Krista, and their friends. A fun book, but one that does address some serious issues such as disabilities, parents overpressuring their kids to succeed, and family members who leave when the going gets rough. Highly recommended!
Jan 29, 2009
Kylie
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A cute story - I had a hard time believing 12 year olds would be in relationships, but that's probably because of my upbringing. Overall, I liked it, although the moral of the story is a bit ambiguous.
May 18, 2010
Allie
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In my opinion, this book was kind of stupid... I guess it just depends on the person reading it. I thought that the characters were stereotypical and that the plot was also kind of boring...
Mar 10, 2008
Kathryne
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This is a middle grade novel about two friends, Daniel and Krista. Each chapter is told from their alternate perspectives. Daniel and Krista were best friends back in third grade but then Krista developed a crush on Daniel's best friend Bobby. Now in 6th grade, Daniel and Krista have a chance to renew their friendship. Daniel must learn to walk (and swim) again after an bad reaction to anesthesia during a dental operation. Daniel is a very insightful young man. My favorite quote: "..
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Oct 29, 2007
Kris
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Yay! Was lucky enough to read this one in galleys some time ago and wanted it here so I do not forget it. Two kids, one boy one girl, best friends. The boy gets permanently injured during oral surgery and ends up in a wheelchair. His best friend develops crush on the son of the dentist who performed the surgery. Now everyone has to get used to the new Daniel (including Daniel) and deal with the fallout not only of growing up, but of changing, of grown-ups not being able to deal, of teen ro
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Sep 30, 2010
ayundabs
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This book is wonderful. I just love the story and how the characters change and develop. The author also made it so real... all the conversations and thoughts are just as natural as any teenage girl/boy. This book makes me smile and touched. I really liked it :)
Aug 25, 2010
Eliana
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This book is kind of unfantastic. It is good, but not special in any kind of way. If you like that kind of boy-girl relationship, go ahead.
May 30, 2010
Diana
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I really liked this book. I learned that you should stick with friends through rough times.
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