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3.9 of 5 stars
Luke and his father, who is disgusted by the tourists surrounding the once secluded lake of his childhood, hike deeper into the wilderness to find ... read full description

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Nov 29, 2011
Natalie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Lost Lake was a story of a boy who goes to visit his father for the summer. He is bored, so he cuts out pictures and puts them on the wall. Those pictures may just have jogged his father's memory, because just as he saw the pictures, he whisks his son off on a camping trip. In search of a lake he used to travel to, the father warms up a bit and begins to enjoy his son's company. As they learn from one another and about one another, the pair find the lake crowded. They search for their own perfec More...
Nov 29, 2011
Tiffany rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The Lost Lake by Allen Say is a touching story about a father and son who bond while trying to find an untouched piece of nature. I really enjoyed reading this story and seeing how the relationship between the father and son grew. I liked how the son kept encouraging his father to continue to look for a special spot.

The illustrations were bordered with a thick white border, which gave the reader a look into the story. The illustrations were realistic looking and included a lot of la More...
Sep 24, 2011
Cherie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Genre: Realistic fiction
Copyright: 1989
Thoughts: Good story about a man and his son searching for a secluded lake and a way to talk to each other.
Aug 09, 2010
Judi rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A boy and his father quietly travel together to a remote lake to camp and be together. Narrated by the boy, who does not where his father is taking him. The actions of the father are powerful and convey much love for the child and the environment. A good book to pair with Owl Moon.
Mar 10, 2008
Lisbeth rated it: 2 of 5 stars
The dialog was stilted and some of the watercolors should be closer or something; the images have a too-small feel overall. Love his Grandfather's Journey, but this was a disappointment.
Jan 21, 2012
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Jan 06, 2012
Kay rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 28, 2011
Christine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 20, 2011
Evelyn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 10, 2011
Jim rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 07, 2011
Poornima rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 13, 2011
Humaiyara rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 05, 2011
Gwen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 04, 2011
Matthew rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 23, 2011
Michelle Maria rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 25, 2011
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Aug 21, 2011
Caitmarie24 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 02, 2011
Hannah Jane rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 01, 2011
Kaulin rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 25, 2011
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Jun 29, 2011
Morgan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jun 21, 2011
Stacie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 02, 2011
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May 26, 2011
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Apr 11, 2011
Karen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Mar 12, 2011
Samuel marked it as to-read
Mar 02, 2011
Ann marked it as to-read
Jan 29, 2011
Ethan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 30, 2010
Catherine rated it: 3 of 5 stars