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I seldom read a book and like the movie more (it's usually the other way around) but this is a case where I liked the book and loved the movie, which made the book come alive even more. Kudos to Ms. Paterson for writing a story that makes the reader feel what the characters feel, and that also lends itself so wonderfully to visual imagery.
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This is a touching story about a teenage boy and his relationship with a neighbor, Leslie. There is so much to learn from this story. I wish I had read it when I was a kid. It actually takes place in the 70’s, the decade of my childhood. These kids are 2 ordinary kids with the same anxieties and fears that any of us experienced when we were growing up. Jesse and Leslie help each other with these feelings. Unfortunately the story ends in tragedy, however, the author helps us learn from tragedy th
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I read this in my 5th grade english class and it was one of my favorite books. It made me cry, which books very rarely do. A sweet story of friendship and imagination, it's definitely a tearjerker. I remember it addressing some pretty heady social issues at the time too, such as child abuse and bullying. I would love to read this again as an adult.
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This is the story of friendship, misunderstandings, death and grief and the use of fantasy to face the trials of life.
Nov 17, 2008
Lysine
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