Eighty-Eight Steps to September

by Jan Marino

Ten-year-old Amy's happy life changes when she learns her brother isn't going to come home from the hospital.

Genres: Childrens

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Kristen Fort]

I don't know why I'm suddenly remembering this book I read and enjoyed years and years ago, like fifth or sixth grade years ago, and it looks like... it's out of print?

[Catherine Dyan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cried while re-reading this as an adult.

[Marissa Andersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a kid and recently re-read it as an adult. There are a few things that I feel like may not be written in books now that may not have aged well, (written in 1989), but the overall story still broke my heart and I sobbed like a baby. A huge topic addressed to a younger reading age. Excellent read. Just as impactful as I remember it being. It's the first book that I ever cried reading.

[Elizabeth Boyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why does the description here say that she's in preschool? She's in elementary school, I believe. I read this years ago when I was in school and it was amazing. It's such a powerful book with a lot of emotions.

[Debbie Kolins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has so much meaning, so much honesty, so much feelings. Amy and Robbie are brother and sister. Robbie teased Amy but, he loved her very much and she loved him. Then Robbie gets very sick. Amy and her best friend hop on a train so they can sneak Amy and Robbie's dog Sam into the hospital so Robbie could see him. If you want to know how it all turns out, I recommend reading this book. I truly enjoyed reading this book!! Thank you Jen Cousineau for this book!!

[Laurie D'ghent · Rating 1 out of 5]

You know what I hate? Children's books that talk about grownup stuff. Like your sister's period. Or how dad likes to watch mom run because she bounces.
I also hate books where parents belittle their children for being overweight.
Just saying.

[Umme · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing book. I read it when I was around 11 to 12.

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read as a child and have re-read it a few times since. I love this book, it's so sweet and sad, I'd say it's easily one of my all-time favorites.

[Mai Nguyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

once I opened the first page, I stayed up all night until I finished reading it. The plot is dramatic I supposed. Still, I don't get why I cried the whole time while reading this novel.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favourite books when I was about ten. Brilliant kids book with nice characters, relevant themes and a good moral.