Questions About Harbor Me

by Jacqueline Woodson (Goodreads Author)

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This book sucked. There was absolutely no exciting part about the book. They just talked about their lives. My question is how anyone liked it?

Tristan Regula Because it was a wonderful book capturing the meaning of friendship, family, and life. This is a completely rude, obnoxious, and absurd post. This was…moreBecause it was a wonderful book capturing the meaning of friendship, family, and life. This is a completely rude, obnoxious, and absurd post. This was an amazing book.(less)

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in middle of the story, we read: There are a bunch of kids who aren’t very nice here, Ashton said. The ones that call me Casper.... what does "Casper" refer to?

Jessica Groen I think it is reference to "Casper the friendly ghost" a character from a tv show about a ghost that was troubled by the fact that everyone he tried t…moreI think it is reference to "Casper the friendly ghost" a character from a tv show about a ghost that was troubled by the fact that everyone he tried to make friends with would be frightened and nervous instead. Casper is a kind of honest term for a white person who does not understand why their individual friendliness is not enough to earn immediate trust and friendship from others. They need to learn more history to understand why whiteness signals danger to so many. (less)

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Does this book contain excessive language? (curse words)

CJ Nope! It does say that some of the characters cursed once or twice, but it didn't say the curse words or anything.…moreNope! It does say that some of the characters cursed once or twice, but it didn't say the curse words or anything.(less)

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What age group is this book for?

Saanvi Neema I think it's a middle grade novel, so it should be for about ages 10 and up.…moreI think it's a middle grade novel, so it should be for about ages 10 and up.(less)

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This book really made me hate reading. I didn't find one interesting part about the book. The point of the book was absolutely terrible. According to the book it cost $17.99 and I think this is an absolute waste of money?