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Gary D. Schmidt

Start date: December 1, 2016

Finish date: December 31, 2016

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Jan 08, 2015 LeBoldus Librarian rated it liked it

Shelves: fiction

I didn't think I would enjoy this book as much as I did. Perhaps the book contains some artistic and literary references that may be a bit beyond many teens, but if a reader enjoyed the book they may be inspired to find out more about Audubon's paintings or Bronte's Jane Eyre.

What worked for me was the author's skillful portrayal of Doug, the protagonist. I felt the voice of this character really resonated with me, and I found myself rooting for him, even if Doug didn't always make the best dec ...more

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Jun 27, 2011 Christie rated it liked it

Shelves: library, ya

I was not sure if I was going to like this book after the first few chapter, but it turned out to be a good read. Very emotional at the end and a book i was happy to pick up. It is a story of a boy and pretty much how he finds himself in a world that seems to knock him down at every turn. I might pick up Wednesday Wars to see how Doug was first brought up.

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Apr 10, 2014 Micki rated it it was amazing

Shelves: middle-grade, friendship, audio-version, humor

I loved this book! I listened to the audio book, and the narration by Lincoln Hoppe was phenomenal. I loved the strong, authentic voice of main character Doug Swieteck. I loved accompanying him on his journey of self-discovery and growth. I'm not lying when I say Doug is a character that will stay with me for a long, long time. Terrific. ...more

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Nov 21, 2011 Heidi rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: get-it-read-it-love-it, ya-that-rocks

I am really starting to love Gary Schmidt. He has a way of taking a really basic story and making you really invested. It all starts with his characters and Mr. Schmidt knows how to write characters. I fell in love (figuratively) with Doug Swieteck...do you know how that feels? (inside joke :) He was such a sweet soul who just wanted to see his mother and friend Lil smile and draw his birds yet he had to deal with a father and a world who were cruel and unfriendly. I will add that I did not beli ...more

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Jun 15, 2012 Kay Honeyman rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-ya

I was hard to decide whether to put this on my Unforgettable character bookshelf or my Fav YA shelf. The narrator's voice is unique and compelling. ...more

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