A remarkable novel about one of the most important and loving relationships in Gary Paulsen's life.
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Jun 21, 2010
Bobby
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This is a very cute story about a young boy growing up in a different time. He lives in the city with two drunks for parents and spends most of his time working finding as many ways as possible to make money. One summer his grandma asks him to come work on a farm she's working on as a cook so they can bond. At first he finds the new farm strange. Gunnar and Olaf own the farm and often times stop and enjoy the scenery, take their time, and enjoy what they're doing. The young boy is used to workin
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Jun 20, 2010
Rachel
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This book is about a 14 year old boy who you never know the actual name of. It is about him and how his grandmother, Alida, saves his life. He is the only child of his drunken parents who works hard, but can never seem to get ahead. One day he recieves a letter from his Grandmother who asks him to come out to work on the farm where she lives and works. Knowing there is nothing for him at home, he goes to work on teh farm. From there his life takes a dramatic turn and it gets brighter everyday, t
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Aug 12, 2010
Sarah
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Alida's Song by Gary Paulsen is the sequel to the wonderful Cookcamp. The book begins with a framing story. The boy is now a young man enlisted in the army. He confesses to his grandmother that he's not sure he made the right decision. She then reminds him of the time he came to live with her for a summer at a farm.
The remainder of the novella is set during that summertime. Once again the boy is invited to live with his grandmother. The idea is to give him a safe, loving home during More...
The remainder of the novella is set during that summertime. Once again the boy is invited to live with his grandmother. The idea is to give him a safe, loving home during More...
Dec 12, 2011
Leslie
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This book tells a very sweet story, and it really reminded me a lot of second hand lions. The descriptions were very wonderful, but i read this book when i was hungry and it was awful because a lot of the descriptions were about food. I love stories of cute old people, because sometimes they are not cute, but in stories like these they always are.
Jan 26, 2011
Catherine
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This is a charming story with a sweet ending. However, it really bugged me that Paulsen didn't give themain character a name. He is called "the boy" throughout the book. I found that this kept me from really caring about him. It is a good short story though. Paulsen paints the scenery well.
Aug 08, 2011
Roxanne
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A quick read and well worth it! Gary Paulsen has done it again! He understands human nature, one's potential and the circumstances that are present and can be changed by someone if only they cared and reach out to make a difference. May each of us be an Alida.
Nov 29, 2010
Kathy
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Again, Gary Paulsen scores. Read this book and "The Quilt" in just a couple of hours. Both tender stories that move the soul.
Dec 13, 2010
Matthew
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This book was a wonderful follow-up to The Cookcamp. I am very impressed with Mr. Paulsen's writing and the way he can communicate such vivid imagery of setting, place, and even feeling.
Aug 20, 2008
Duane
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I found this to be a great book. The young man who is the main character, moves into a farmhouse for the summer where his grandmother works for a couple of older gentlemen. He soons learns that farmlife is much more interesting than city life. Along the way, he becomes a man and learns his grandmother will always be there for him. A great book by Gary Paulsen!
Feb 21, 2008
Megan
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A quick read. Good for young children; especially those trying to get in extra hours for homework. The story is about a young boy who lives with some older gentlemen on a farm; good moral.
Dec 17, 2009
Lois
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Grandmother brings young boy to farm for summer to save him from the trouble he's getting into by living with alcoholic parents. Straightens him out. Middle grade novel
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