reviews
Jul 18, 2009
Dee
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I enjoyed this book, based on the true story of the Yorganson brothers who actually did have a goose named Chester. There is a lot of humor in this book about a boy who is given the charge to nurture a wounded Canadian goose and fatten the goose up for his landlord's Thanksgiving dinner. But when Thanksgiving is nearing, this boy and his family discover they have grown to love this crazy goose! Can they bring themselves to fulfill their responsibility and deliver Chester to the landlord's Tha
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Mar 03, 2011
Tiffany
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Cute book. My mom gave it to me to read and I thought I might as well read it and pass it on. But I think this will be one to keep on my bookshelves for when my kids are older and want good books to read. Well written, good moral and good gospel insights infused in a sweet story.
Oct 26, 2010
Melanie
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This book has been a perennial red-a-loud favorite with my family since it came out in the 80's. The dilemma of how to save the beloved goose, Chester, from becoming Thanksgiving dinner is compelling. Conflict, romance, humor, and an exciting tractor chase add to this great story!
Oct 12, 2010
Alissa
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I really liked this book, and I think it's because of that goose, Chester. He always made me laugh. I think my favorite part was when he met the highway patrol police officer. Of course it's always good when a book teaches me something, too.
Nov 02, 2011
Rebecca
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Content - syrupy.
Mechanics - The author is quite good at describing the scenery - I could vividly imagine what he was describing. There was too much teaching in this book. Every chapter seemed to have some kind of moral to it and it interfered with the story.
Squeaky Clean? - yes.
Mechanics - The author is quite good at describing the scenery - I could vividly imagine what he was describing. There was too much teaching in this book. Every chapter seemed to have some kind of moral to it and it interfered with the story.
Squeaky Clean? - yes.
Apr 03, 2011
Sydney
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This was one of thee best it is actually one of my favorite. It's just the love between a boy and a goose who's gonna die but ends up being able to fly at the right moment.
Nov 14, 2011
Jenette
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One of the books my mom read to us. Then every year we watched the movie "The Thanksgiving Miracle" at Thanksgiving time which is based on this book.
Sep 05, 2011
Tori
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We as a family read this right before Thanksgiving. We all own a copy of this book. We loved it so much that we named a turkey, Chester.
Mar 04, 2010
Cambri
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This book is REALLY SUPER cute! It is about... a chicken... but it's SUPER cute. I enjoyed it a lot. I think it's pretty darn cute!
Nov 04, 2010
Amberlee
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This is an awesome story about a little boy named Travis trying to get a goose to fly. He never gave up.
Apr 17, 2009
Diana
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I love the yorgason's and this book is a hearwarming story about the love of a young boy and a goose!
Nov 11, 2010
Jennifer
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It was a cute, little story. Not usually my style, but it was for my book group.
Nov 15, 2010
Amy
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A sweet story! I read the entire book in one day. It had a feel good message of friendship and love.
Oct 13, 2007
Faye
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If there was a rating of 10 stars, this book would get it from me. It is my all-time favorite book. I read it to my kids plus some cousins on a trip to Utah 20 years ago. We laughed and cried all through it. Even Grandma and Grandpa Gold, who were also riding with us, would listen to me read. It is a wonderful read. There is also a movie about it. I think it is called The Thanksgiving Promise.
Feb 12, 2011
Suzy
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This is about a goose named Chester who is owned by a young man who in teaching the goose how to fly, touches other people's lives, and finds some self-esteem. My favorite parts were the explanations from loving parents on opposition and Satan's counterpart of competition. Some new thoughts and things to ponder. A book I would highly recommend and am thinking about purchasing.
May 03, 2010
Becky
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Great themes within the book taught in simple ways: faith, brotherly love, discipline. I thought the family a little cheesy at times. This one sticks with me, and I find myself wanting to shadow the parenting demonstrated.
Sep 01, 2009
Jenn
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We are reading this book as a family. It is so cute. There are funny parts and a lot of opportunities to talk as a family about values. I recommend it highly!
Apr 05, 2011
Margene
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Good book I read a lot of Yorgason's books a long time ago and I have liked every one of them. I am currently reading his latest mystery, Finding Mercie
Mar 17, 2008
Lacie
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May 03, 2008
Janice
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I loved this book and it would be great to read for the whole family. It is about courage and perserverance and winning in the end.
Aug 12, 2008
Sarah
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I love this book! That's why it has a place on my bookshelf!I love how the author had had their own "Chester Exsperience"
Feb 19, 2012
