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The One-in-a-Million Boy
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I agreed to read this book when I received an email off the publisher with a brief description of this novel. The write up and the subsequent reviews painted a fabulous picture of a novel not to be missed, so I eagerly looked forward to reading this book.
It would be unfair to say the book was not worth the read but I did feel a little let down after reading about it previously. What I got was a well written novel that touched the heart strings as expected but didn't deliver the exceptional novel I hoped for.
The book is a story of an unlikely friendship, between a woman of 104 and the world-records-obsessed eleven-year-old boy tasked with doing odd jobs around her decaying property so that he can earn a scouting badge.
104 year old Ona discovers an unexpected rapport with the young scout and they become great friends.Then one week he doesn't show up. He has died unexpectedly and His absent father, Quinn is sent by his ex wife to complete the young scouts tasks. Through Ona the father discovers the love of the son he barely knew.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Headline for supplying me with a copy of 'The One in a million boy' in exchange for a honest review.
It would be unfair to say the book was not worth the read but I did feel a little let down after reading about it previously. What I got was a well written novel that touched the heart strings as expected but didn't deliver the exceptional novel I hoped for.
The book is a story of an unlikely friendship, between a woman of 104 and the world-records-obsessed eleven-year-old boy tasked with doing odd jobs around her decaying property so that he can earn a scouting badge.
104 year old Ona discovers an unexpected rapport with the young scout and they become great friends.Then one week he doesn't show up. He has died unexpectedly and His absent father, Quinn is sent by his ex wife to complete the young scouts tasks. Through Ona the father discovers the love of the son he barely knew.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Headline for supplying me with a copy of 'The One in a million boy' in exchange for a honest review.
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Dec 12, 2015 12:32PM
Yes, was sent this too, its on my bedside
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Thank you, Gary. ~Monica Wood
I want to read this book!! I know many very old Lithuanian ladies too! (Over 90) What is it with their longevity? Lol.
In fact, I'll get a copy for my mother. She will love it. She's an old Lithuanian lady too :)
Thanks for your review. I'm learning the hard way to be a little leery of any book description that says, "If you loved A Man Called Ove, you'll love this." That's not how it usually works out for me.
