This is a really interesting book in that the hero is only 7-8 years old, but it’s definitely a book for older readers. It doesn’t say how old, but I’m thinking maybe Grade 5 or 6 and up. And if you’re an adult, you can appreciate all the nuances of the writing. I just love it when an actual sentence or phrase sticks with you after you’ve finished a book.
For example:
My sister Nellie and I have Hopkins for a last name, because of the dad we used to have. But Mom loves us anyway.
The other one I can’t find again to double check, but it was something like this:
We saw a moose along the side of the road eating bushes and berries. I don’t know if it saw us.
I’m not exactly sure why these sorts of sentences speak to me, but they seem so honest. I guess that’s why. The book is filled with honesty. It’s funny and sad both, but really just a good read. And if you’ve got a big long list of books to read, this one is just a short one evening read…an hour and a half or so.
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