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3.5**
In the summer of 1976, in a particular neighbor in England, two young girls, Grace and Tilly, try to come to terms with the disappearance of one of their neighbors, Mrs Creasy. It seems everyone’s suspicions lie with the odd man who lives at Number Eleven, but none of the adults will say WHY, other than vague references to a missing baby some nine years previously.
What an interesting and inventive way to structure this mystery / coming of age novel. Cannon tells the story in dual timefram ...more
In the summer of 1976, in a particular neighbor in England, two young girls, Grace and Tilly, try to come to terms with the disappearance of one of their neighbors, Mrs Creasy. It seems everyone’s suspicions lie with the odd man who lives at Number Eleven, but none of the adults will say WHY, other than vague references to a missing baby some nine years previously.
What an interesting and inventive way to structure this mystery / coming of age novel. Cannon tells the story in dual timefram ...more
Mrs. Creasey has disappeared and the neighborhood are quick with the causes for her odd behavior. Some blame it on the recent heat wave while others are considering the cause to lie with the occupant of #11, a suspected pedophile. The novel's ten-year old protagonist, Grace, and her best friend, Tilly are not sure. However, after hearing a homily by the vicar, the two believe that if they can find Jesus, the Good Shepherd, they will find Mrs. Creasey.
The novel is set in the summer of 1976 and n ...more
The novel is set in the summer of 1976 and n ...more
Charming story about a couple of girls on the hunt for a missing neighbor. Some interesting characters and life lessons.
4.5
Very enjoyable. Some lovely descriptive writing. Tilly, 10yo voice of reason.
Very enjoyable. Some lovely descriptive writing. Tilly, 10yo voice of reason.
3-1/2
Interesting format, written mostly from the viewpoint of 10-year old precocious Grace, as she and her best friend Tilly look for both God and the missing Mrs. Creasy. The title refers to Matthew 25:33. Sometimes it's difficult to tell goats from the sheep.
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Wry, imaginative, and quirky.
Nov 25, 2016
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