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3.9 of 5 stars
Everyone in Gail’s small town believes her father is dead when his plane is shot down in World War II. Everyone but Gail’s mother, who ... read full description

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Apr 16, 2009
Angela rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is a sad but sweet little book about a young girl learning to deal with loss, while the adults around her are responding to the same pain in different ways - not all of them helpful to a grieving child. It's an easy read, and I think even fairly young readers wouldn't have any trouble understanding the conflict. I would perhaps have given it only 3.5 stars if I could, because the plot isn't that impressive (and felt rushed in the wrap-up), but I rounded up to 4 because Meyers does a wonde More...
May 14, 2011
Jie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I often wish that I will be blind, then I can learn the feelings those people felt. Also, a dog can be my friend. Help me, protect me, and listen to me. This book sorta told me how the guide dogs helped people. The girl is really brave. She give up her dog to help her uncle. It's something I could never do. How I separate from my dearest friend like that? Even if I know someone can gain a lot by having thatt dog, I don't think I could do it. So I really pay respect to those who give up their dog More...
Mar 10, 2010
MacKenzie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Mar 17, 2011
Abbie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This was sad! Now I want to get a golden retriever...
Jan 06, 2012
Kay rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 04, 2012
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Dec 30, 2011
Nour rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 13, 2011
Julianna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 23, 2011
Erika marked it as to-read
Jul 28, 2011
Alison added it
Jul 22, 2011
Mrs. Newton rated it: 5 of 5 stars
May 14, 2011
Sam7326hotmail.com rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Apr 05, 2011
mirry rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Dec 16, 2010
Shawna marked it as to-read
Jul 08, 2010
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Jan 31, 2010
Michele rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 02, 2009
Jessica added it
Jun 24, 2009
Eiko rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 23, 2009
Jamie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
May 07, 2009
Nicole rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mar 26, 2009
Amanda (Cirque Du Freak Freak) marked it as to-read
Mar 15, 2009
Lindsey rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 07, 2008
Pamela rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 20, 2008
Jessica rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jul 14, 2008
Annie rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jun 29, 2008
Hannah rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jun 28, 2008
Jenna added it