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Oct 25, 2006
Elizabeth
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it was amazing
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Despite the extremely stereotypical characters I enjoyed this because I think children can really identify with Jess and Leslie. Most of us have had experiences with secret hiding places where we can escape the sometimes cruel world of adults. It was a way of survival. Dealing with a tragedy that is included in the book is something we should not underestimate children in.
I hadn't read this book since I was a kid, so I decided I should read it again. As I was reading it, I kept thinking that I probably wasn't going to cry this time, and it wasn't quite as heart wrenching as I remembered. But sure enough, by the last two chapters, I had tears streaming down my face. Such lovable characters!
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Oct 01, 2007
Sarah
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Aug 20, 2009
Vesra (When She Reads)
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