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A Hole in the World
From acclaimed storyteller Sid Hite, a stirring novel about a town haunted by the past and a boy who must overcome his own past to help it.
Paul Shackleford has gotten himself into trouble, and now he's being sent away to a relative's farm in the middle of nowhere. He thinks he's in for the worst summer of his life . . . until he discovers a haunting mystery and a ghost with a familiar face.
With the help of a dog named Einstein and a beautiful girl named Rebecca, Paul unearths the truth behind the hole in this isolated world. What he learns will change him forever.
Paul Shackleford has gotten himself into trouble, and now he's being sent away to a relative's farm in the middle of nowhere. He thinks he's in for the worst summer of his life . . . until he discovers a haunting mystery and a ghost with a familiar face.
With the help of a dog named Einstein and a beautiful girl named Rebecca, Paul unearths the truth behind the hole in this isolated world. What he learns will change him forever.
208 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Sid Hite
23 books10 followers“For me, writing books for a living is a grand privilege. I often feel as if I've won some sort of prize.”
Sid grew up in a family of seven in the small town of Bowling Green, Virginia. Sid says that when he was young he “had more energy than brains.” And further states that he “[wishes] it was still that way.”
Sid discovered his passion for novels in his teenage years and decided right then and there to become a fiction writer. He says that he is grateful now that he didn't know how much work was involved in being a writer then.
After high school he traveled for several years through more than twenty countries. Upon returning to the U.S., he worked at several jobs, including farming, bartending, and construction, before his first novel was published. He feels that writing for a living is a privilege.
Sid was named a Publisher's Weekly “Flying Start” for his first novel, Dither Farm. He currently lives in upstate New York.
Sid is a decent amateur juggler.
Sid grew up in a family of seven in the small town of Bowling Green, Virginia. Sid says that when he was young he “had more energy than brains.” And further states that he “[wishes] it was still that way.”
Sid discovered his passion for novels in his teenage years and decided right then and there to become a fiction writer. He says that he is grateful now that he didn't know how much work was involved in being a writer then.
After high school he traveled for several years through more than twenty countries. Upon returning to the U.S., he worked at several jobs, including farming, bartending, and construction, before his first novel was published. He feels that writing for a living is a privilege.
Sid was named a Publisher's Weekly “Flying Start” for his first novel, Dither Farm. He currently lives in upstate New York.
Sid is a decent amateur juggler.
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February 22, 2024
this is one of my favorite books ever. i bought it years ago and have read it so many times. it brings me to tears every time 💙 i never hear anyone talk about this, i wish it was more popular
May 22, 2019
A Hole in the World, written by Sid Hite, is a really good book. One thing I really liked was the way the author made it seem as if it was in the first person but it really was in third person. He did that by making the book immersive. It was a very interesting book and it was also a page-turner. It was interesting because the book has many different characters and many interesting topics like ghosts and telepathy. The way Sid Hite did his pacing gives you a sense of time in the book. The author used incredible word choice throughout the book to describe events.
A hole in the world starts off with Paul and his dad Morris driving in Morris’ truck into the
town of Fenton, Virginia. From Fenton, they headed to the Vallenport’s farm. From the time Paul gets there to when he visits home for the 4th of July, he had matured a good bit. Two days later he returns to the farm to get to work.
The book overall could have been longer but I still liked it. It could have been longer by saying his day to day activities after he came back from being at home.
A hole in the world starts off with Paul and his dad Morris driving in Morris’ truck into the
town of Fenton, Virginia. From Fenton, they headed to the Vallenport’s farm. From the time Paul gets there to when he visits home for the 4th of July, he had matured a good bit. Two days later he returns to the farm to get to work.
The book overall could have been longer but I still liked it. It could have been longer by saying his day to day activities after he came back from being at home.
June 29, 2009
Quiet and touching. In a good way that isn't cheesy.
April 11, 2017
A Hole in the World Book Review By: Angel Zapata
By: Sid Hite
There is an old and familiar saying that states, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”, but many people do not see the potential there is when something we fear or do not want to happen becomes reality. I have recently read a young adult and realistic fiction novel named “A Hole in the World.” This is a story about a teenage boy how is punished by his parents by sending him to be taken care of a family of farmers in the country for the summer. This novel catches the attention of many readers when the boy makes new friends and discovers the opportunities behind his punishment.
At the start of this novel, you are introduced to fifteen year-old Paul Shackleford, who attempts to convince his father to let him stay home and how he is sorry for lying. Despite these efforts, his father drives Paul to the Vallenports, a family of farmers who are the family of his father’s aunt. When they arrive, Paul meets Ada Vallenport, the daughter of one of his father’s aunt’s son. Although at first Paul seems very positive that he will not enjoy staying with the Vallenports and is not very social with the Vallenports since he would rather stay at home,but he starts to learn more about this family and begins to make new friends as he learns more about the farm. Paul makes many friends with this family and learns about one of the family’s assistants, Hennley and Paul becomes very interested in learning about this man. However, even though Paul spends most of his time helping the Vallenports and trying to learn more about Hennley, he learns the true meaning of family and friendship while he is making new friends during his stay at the farm.
I believe that the theme of the story is to give something that might seem bad and humiliating a chance. I know this is true because when Paul seemed very annoyed and was humiliated because he had to stay at a farm with the Vallenports for the rest of the summer, he suddenly seemed very enthusiastic about staying in this farm because Paul got the opportunity to make new friends and get to learn more about the Vallenports family during his stay. Another observation that I noticed while reading this book is that the setting is very important throughout this story. I know this is true because if Paul hadn’t stayed at the farm, he would have never been able to meet new friends at the farm nor enjoy learning about the Vallenports and their family history. One last major event that I noticed while reading this novel is that if Paul hadn’t lied about for his friend, Paul would have never been able to get the opportunity to learn and meet the Vallenports. I know this is true because although Paul did not seem very enthusiastic when he heard that he was staying with the Vallenports over the summer, he did meet many friends and learned so much about the Vallenports
and if Paul hadn’t been punished for lying, he might have missed the chance of making new friends.
In my opinion, I would say that Paul Shackleford is the most relatable character in this entire story because in the beginning Paul was very disappointed when he heard that he was going to have to stay with the Vallenports over the summer, but as he communicated and socialized more with the Vallenports, the more friends he made and discovered how important it is to give everything a chance. Paul is very relatable to many people today because sometimes, we feel very humiliated and disappointed when something bad happens, but usually, when something bad happens, another event that is positive happens because of the negative event that occurred in the first place. An interesting thing I learned after I finished this book is that sometimes, we have to be patient when something bad happens in order for a good event to occur. I know this is true because even though Paul seemed very miserable for the first few days of staying with the Vallenports, after a while, he socialized and met many new friends and got the opportunity to have a good time even though staying with the Vallenports was a punishments for his actions. One last opinion that I have is that I really liked the way the author wrote about how Paul went from being completely humiliated to very enthusiastic. I know this is true because while reading this book, I felt very bad when Paul was punished and seemed depressed, but I felt just as excited as Paul when he met new friends, learned about the Vallenports, and had a very good time with the Vallenports family.
In my personal opinion, I felt that “A Hole in the World” is an amazing young adult and realistic fiction novel and would recommend it to readers of all ages. I would give this book five out of five stars for it’s strong story, good dialogue, and brilliant theme. Overall, I felt that this book was fascinating and is one of the best inspirational and enthusiastic novels you will read compared to other books you have read in the past.
By: Sid Hite
There is an old and familiar saying that states, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”, but many people do not see the potential there is when something we fear or do not want to happen becomes reality. I have recently read a young adult and realistic fiction novel named “A Hole in the World.” This is a story about a teenage boy how is punished by his parents by sending him to be taken care of a family of farmers in the country for the summer. This novel catches the attention of many readers when the boy makes new friends and discovers the opportunities behind his punishment.
At the start of this novel, you are introduced to fifteen year-old Paul Shackleford, who attempts to convince his father to let him stay home and how he is sorry for lying. Despite these efforts, his father drives Paul to the Vallenports, a family of farmers who are the family of his father’s aunt. When they arrive, Paul meets Ada Vallenport, the daughter of one of his father’s aunt’s son. Although at first Paul seems very positive that he will not enjoy staying with the Vallenports and is not very social with the Vallenports since he would rather stay at home,but he starts to learn more about this family and begins to make new friends as he learns more about the farm. Paul makes many friends with this family and learns about one of the family’s assistants, Hennley and Paul becomes very interested in learning about this man. However, even though Paul spends most of his time helping the Vallenports and trying to learn more about Hennley, he learns the true meaning of family and friendship while he is making new friends during his stay at the farm.
I believe that the theme of the story is to give something that might seem bad and humiliating a chance. I know this is true because when Paul seemed very annoyed and was humiliated because he had to stay at a farm with the Vallenports for the rest of the summer, he suddenly seemed very enthusiastic about staying in this farm because Paul got the opportunity to make new friends and get to learn more about the Vallenports family during his stay. Another observation that I noticed while reading this book is that the setting is very important throughout this story. I know this is true because if Paul hadn’t stayed at the farm, he would have never been able to meet new friends at the farm nor enjoy learning about the Vallenports and their family history. One last major event that I noticed while reading this novel is that if Paul hadn’t lied about for his friend, Paul would have never been able to get the opportunity to learn and meet the Vallenports. I know this is true because although Paul did not seem very enthusiastic when he heard that he was staying with the Vallenports over the summer, he did meet many friends and learned so much about the Vallenports
and if Paul hadn’t been punished for lying, he might have missed the chance of making new friends.
In my opinion, I would say that Paul Shackleford is the most relatable character in this entire story because in the beginning Paul was very disappointed when he heard that he was going to have to stay with the Vallenports over the summer, but as he communicated and socialized more with the Vallenports, the more friends he made and discovered how important it is to give everything a chance. Paul is very relatable to many people today because sometimes, we feel very humiliated and disappointed when something bad happens, but usually, when something bad happens, another event that is positive happens because of the negative event that occurred in the first place. An interesting thing I learned after I finished this book is that sometimes, we have to be patient when something bad happens in order for a good event to occur. I know this is true because even though Paul seemed very miserable for the first few days of staying with the Vallenports, after a while, he socialized and met many new friends and got the opportunity to have a good time even though staying with the Vallenports was a punishments for his actions. One last opinion that I have is that I really liked the way the author wrote about how Paul went from being completely humiliated to very enthusiastic. I know this is true because while reading this book, I felt very bad when Paul was punished and seemed depressed, but I felt just as excited as Paul when he met new friends, learned about the Vallenports, and had a very good time with the Vallenports family.
In my personal opinion, I felt that “A Hole in the World” is an amazing young adult and realistic fiction novel and would recommend it to readers of all ages. I would give this book five out of five stars for it’s strong story, good dialogue, and brilliant theme. Overall, I felt that this book was fascinating and is one of the best inspirational and enthusiastic novels you will read compared to other books you have read in the past.
January 12, 2022
A hole in the world was about this boy Ben who was sent to his grandpa's house for lying to his parents and as he stays there for the summer he realizes there might be a ghost living with him. I gave this book a 3 because the book just doesn't make sense at the beginning the middle and the end just doesn't help me understand the book. Spoiler there was never a ghost it was Ben's grandpa's dog.
April 23, 2016
This book is very expressive and I especially recommend to the people who have grown up in cities and never done farming or visited rural area before. It also shows that there loads of adventures outside the technological world. I recommend this book to everyone and is a good short read if you are bored.
December 16, 2007
Well crafted story about a young man wrestling with having told a lie. His father drops him off with distant relatives in rural Virginia, and he learns to respect them and himself as he grows into a man.
June 20, 2010
Found it on the floor and was so grateful that I did! Great read, made me cry. Had a brilliant plot and theme. A Very recommendable coming of age.
October 22, 2018
Imagine having to waste your summer vacation away doing farm work? Well, Paul Shackleford does. He was sent to a farm for lying for a friend and was made to do farm work everyday. But over time he learns to love the farm and honestly. I'd love to go there to! There were a few issues with the book A Hole in the World by Sid Hite but overall it's a pretty good book.
I think there was too many characters in the book. It was hard to follow all the characters and understand who they all were. I personally think it would’ve been fine without the extra people like some of Inez’s workers.
The book had a good plot. The whole thing with Paul looking like the old owner of the farm, Hennley, was a good choice to add because it makes the book more interesting and it makes you curious. I think it's very page turning because when you read you just want to keep reading to find out more about the past of the farm and the past of the characters.
The setting wasn't very well depicted. The author only said a few things about the setting so it was hard to picture. The characters also moved around and went to different places a lot, so it was hard to follow. On page 8 it says, “The drive led up to a steeply sloped field to a three-story house” and that was one of the only descriptions about the house Paul stayed in.
The book ended badly. The book made it seem like it was leading up to one thing but nothing even related to that happened. I'm still left with many questions about what happened after he left. There was also no warning or heads up the book was going to end. It skipped a long period of time and then ended. Despite the ending, Sid Nite the author got his first award for this book. The award he got was a Smithsonian Institution Notable Book for Children award.
This book overall was okay and but I wouldn't recommend it. Despite the issues I feel it was still a good book. It's not too long and has a good plot but don't get too excited about the ending. I would recommend it for middle schoolers.
I think there was too many characters in the book. It was hard to follow all the characters and understand who they all were. I personally think it would’ve been fine without the extra people like some of Inez’s workers.
The book had a good plot. The whole thing with Paul looking like the old owner of the farm, Hennley, was a good choice to add because it makes the book more interesting and it makes you curious. I think it's very page turning because when you read you just want to keep reading to find out more about the past of the farm and the past of the characters.
The setting wasn't very well depicted. The author only said a few things about the setting so it was hard to picture. The characters also moved around and went to different places a lot, so it was hard to follow. On page 8 it says, “The drive led up to a steeply sloped field to a three-story house” and that was one of the only descriptions about the house Paul stayed in.
The book ended badly. The book made it seem like it was leading up to one thing but nothing even related to that happened. I'm still left with many questions about what happened after he left. There was also no warning or heads up the book was going to end. It skipped a long period of time and then ended. Despite the ending, Sid Nite the author got his first award for this book. The award he got was a Smithsonian Institution Notable Book for Children award.
This book overall was okay and but I wouldn't recommend it. Despite the issues I feel it was still a good book. It's not too long and has a good plot but don't get too excited about the ending. I would recommend it for middle schoolers.
November 8, 2019
Hello, I read a book with the title, A Hole In The World. The author who created this book is Sid Hite. I LOVED this book, it was very interesting with the little mysteries. Would this book be worth your time?
In my opinion, I think the book is worth your time because it was totally worth my time. I loved how Sid started off the book, It got me hooked right away! How they were arguing was well described. I liked how Sid, the author, made this book so descriptive. What I did not like was that It was sometimes not descriptive and leaves me on a cliff and I start with a new paragraph. I would honestly suggest this book if you are curious, also it would be perfect for a student in 7th grade or up.
I would love to read this book over and over again but I want to explore more of Sid Hites books. I loved this book because of the detail and the inspiration to go outside and enjoy life. It was very enjoyable to read and imagine the events happening in real life, to imagine the emotions and actions that are happening in the book. This book, like I said earlier, sits in the 7th grade and up category.
In my opinion, I think the book is worth your time because it was totally worth my time. I loved how Sid started off the book, It got me hooked right away! How they were arguing was well described. I liked how Sid, the author, made this book so descriptive. What I did not like was that It was sometimes not descriptive and leaves me on a cliff and I start with a new paragraph. I would honestly suggest this book if you are curious, also it would be perfect for a student in 7th grade or up.
I would love to read this book over and over again but I want to explore more of Sid Hites books. I loved this book because of the detail and the inspiration to go outside and enjoy life. It was very enjoyable to read and imagine the events happening in real life, to imagine the emotions and actions that are happening in the book. This book, like I said earlier, sits in the 7th grade and up category.
September 23, 2017
A Hole In The World by Sid Hite is about a boy named Paul Shackleford that is sent away to his relative’s farm because he has got himself in trouble. Paul expects his summer to be horrible because he isn’t with his friends hanging out every day until a haunted mystery is put into his hands about a ghost with a face his recognizes.
To solve the haunted mystery a girl named Rebecca and a dog named Einstein are going to help out. Paul solves the truth behind all of the madness in the world. What Paul finds out changes his whole perspective on life.
Do you like books that are strange and kind of out of this world? Than this book is for you. In my opinion this book is for kids of all ages because it's a simple mystery solving book. I would 10/10 recommend this book to those who like mystery’s on solving problems and finding the real truth about the world and others. Also this book is a short read of 204 pages, but is a great, characteristic, and intriguing story.
To solve the haunted mystery a girl named Rebecca and a dog named Einstein are going to help out. Paul solves the truth behind all of the madness in the world. What Paul finds out changes his whole perspective on life.
Do you like books that are strange and kind of out of this world? Than this book is for you. In my opinion this book is for kids of all ages because it's a simple mystery solving book. I would 10/10 recommend this book to those who like mystery’s on solving problems and finding the real truth about the world and others. Also this book is a short read of 204 pages, but is a great, characteristic, and intriguing story.
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February 4, 2022This book is a really chill book with no action. In this book paul is sent to a farm and he gets to come back in three weeks but he realizes that he does not want to go back. In the book jesse hung himself and paul thinks that maybe he came here to fill jesses place hhe had a really good spirt says rebbecca and girl that he met on a farm that keeps jessies cabin clean and throughout the book he finds clues of why he hung himself and by the end of the book he does not want to leave the farm and he fill jesses place and the spirit in side him. I did not really like this book because there was no action i give it a 3 starred reveiw.
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January 4, 2018
Read this book during one summer in my pre-teens. A touching story that is written beautifully. Keeps you engrossed and makes you think about all the people you possibly might meet - a meeting that changes your world.
October 9, 2018
I think this book was really good although it was a bit slow. This book is about a teenage boy who gets caught lying, and sent to work at a farm for punishment, but while he is there he learns a very valuble lesson.
December 27, 2017
A quick story of the beauty in simplicity.
April 23, 2018
A little childish but pretty great...the main character reminds me of a friend of mine.
April 23, 2018
I read this book long ago, I just remembered it out of the blue. I really loved it. I'm about to go find it so I can read it again and see what I think about it now.
November 13, 2021
YES YES YESSS JUST YES
February 5, 2022
3.5 stars
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September 26, 2023it is very good
October 4, 2024
I read this school in high school and I just remember that it was so sad and so beautiful and from time to time I keep thinking about it. It’s time to re-read it!!
August 22, 2008
This book has a lot of good messages and some good quotes.
However, the reasons why I gave it three stars are as follows:
Not sure how realistic it is, I would like to ask a 15 year old.
The story is about a young boy who's desire to become a good person is shaped and motivated by the memories a farm community share of "Hennley Gray," a friend who has died. It's a beautiful thing. *spoiler alert* Then comes the seance scene where some of them try to make contact with him. Up until this point it was a nice theme, this scene made it seem trite.
A great idea, but one of those "moral" stories that seems to be to obvious. Make sense? Okay, this story is a "moral" story, are you catching this, here it is, are you getting it, just in case your missing this "moral" point here it is again. It's to the point where detracts and is a bit cheesy.
Another interesting thing that did get me thinking was the way "Hennley" died. He commits suicide, but it's because he is dying of cancer so he chooses to go on his own terms. He doesn't want to become a burden on his friends or leave them with memories of him dying. He's just one day gone. Not something I would recommend but a different look at suicide. Any thoughts?
However, the reasons why I gave it three stars are as follows:
Not sure how realistic it is, I would like to ask a 15 year old.
The story is about a young boy who's desire to become a good person is shaped and motivated by the memories a farm community share of "Hennley Gray," a friend who has died. It's a beautiful thing. *spoiler alert* Then comes the seance scene where some of them try to make contact with him. Up until this point it was a nice theme, this scene made it seem trite.
A great idea, but one of those "moral" stories that seems to be to obvious. Make sense? Okay, this story is a "moral" story, are you catching this, here it is, are you getting it, just in case your missing this "moral" point here it is again. It's to the point where detracts and is a bit cheesy.
Another interesting thing that did get me thinking was the way "Hennley" died. He commits suicide, but it's because he is dying of cancer so he chooses to go on his own terms. He doesn't want to become a burden on his friends or leave them with memories of him dying. He's just one day gone. Not something I would recommend but a different look at suicide. Any thoughts?
October 28, 2019
3.5 stars
I was thinking this book would have a Hennley's ghost talking to Paul but no I was disappointed and I was disappointed that Rebecca and Paul didn't get together at the end of the book or even kiss for that matter. Paul is shipped away to one of his family members farmers to stay there for the summer because of some bad behaviors he had back at home his parents decided to send him to this farm and hope that it helps him understand that lying is not ok. When he first arrives there he is really snobby about it he says that he doesn't want to be there and that he has learned his lesson and that he will never lie again but his dad ends up telling him that he is staying there he meets the workers that he is going to be working with on the farm he ends up growing a bond with them and a dog named Einstein he is Hennley's dog, Hennley commited suicide the year before and the dog still waits for him everyday by the green truck I fully recommend this book
I was thinking this book would have a Hennley's ghost talking to Paul but no I was disappointed and I was disappointed that Rebecca and Paul didn't get together at the end of the book or even kiss for that matter. Paul is shipped away to one of his family members farmers to stay there for the summer because of some bad behaviors he had back at home his parents decided to send him to this farm and hope that it helps him understand that lying is not ok. When he first arrives there he is really snobby about it he says that he doesn't want to be there and that he has learned his lesson and that he will never lie again but his dad ends up telling him that he is staying there he meets the workers that he is going to be working with on the farm he ends up growing a bond with them and a dog named Einstein he is Hennley's dog, Hennley commited suicide the year before and the dog still waits for him everyday by the green truck I fully recommend this book
September 16, 2010
Do you like books that are strange and different? Then you will like this book. It is very different but quiet interesting. It will make you want to read more but seems boring at times. This novel is about a teenage boy named Paul who got in some trouble at home. His parents thought it would be good for him to stay on a farm with relatives he had only met once, at a funeral years ago. When he arrives he thinks they are all freaks and cannot wait to return to the city with his friends. He soon realizes that these relatives he once called strange have a big heart and are real friends he can truly rely on. A year before he arrived a mystery including a man named Hennley, a ghost and a dog named Einstein took place. He tries to reveal the mystery with a pretty girl named Rebecca he soon starts to like. If you like unique, love and mystery this book is right for you.
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April 11, 2016 The name of this book is "A Hole In The World", by Sid Hite. The main setting was a farm house, where Paul Shackleford had to stay for three months because he got in some big trouble. The characters are Paul Shackleford, Morris Shackleford, Ada Vallenport, Hargrove Vallenport, Granny, and the dog Einstein.
The main conflict is Paul had to face some consequences, so his parents sent him to one their friends house he knew since he was a kid. I like this book because it shows how to discipline your child, and that's really good.
I would recommend this book to any parents who like to read, and then they can start disciplining their children, if they do anything or have bad grades.
The main conflict is Paul had to face some consequences, so his parents sent him to one their friends house he knew since he was a kid. I like this book because it shows how to discipline your child, and that's really good.
I would recommend this book to any parents who like to read, and then they can start disciplining their children, if they do anything or have bad grades.
October 27, 2011
This book also was wierd, it was not what i was aiming for. I was really looking for an interesting book and all that stuff. It dealt with this really bad kid and his troubles. So one day he went out onto a ranch and he had to stay there until he got back together. Along the way he learns that the world is changing and that he needs to change with it as well. when he finally gets his stuff together, he gets to go home and when he gets home, his dad is dying and there is nothing he could do to have prevented it and all that nonsene. I think this book is a realistic drama because it deals with a lot of dramatic things in it. Soooooooooooooo............ that is my review i hope you liked it!
October 22, 2014
This was one of those books that I had never heard of before and magically stumbled upon in the ever lovely Mr. Mike's Used Book Store in Cary, North Carolina. I was intrigued by my copy's cover (different from the picture here). I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but I loved the cover too much to not read it. It was a little slow going at first, but it quickly moved up the ranks to somewhere in my top 10 or 8 books of all time. I loved it. I would recommend this book to deeper thinkers and those who enjoy a heartfelt and cleverly written book. It is not really action- packed, but it doesn't need action to be amazing. This book really speaks for itself.
March 25, 2013
This is another book that in a small way helps me deal with the hole that was left in our world when my niece died last summer. This book is beautifully written. It makes you think about a lot of things - about what you want to be and how you want to be.
The characters in the book are mourning for their friend who took his life - a person who left a hole in their world. Hite got the grieving part down well. It also shows that there isn't a right or wrong way to grieve. This book is deep and is about people caring about others and trying to be true to themselves.
The characters in the book are mourning for their friend who took his life - a person who left a hole in their world. Hite got the grieving part down well. It also shows that there isn't a right or wrong way to grieve. This book is deep and is about people caring about others and trying to be true to themselves.
March 2, 2009
This is about a boy named Paul. Paul got in alot trouble because he lied to his father. As punishment, he must spend his summer on farm. He meets his relatives ther and makes a friend named Rebecca. He met a ghost with a familiar face and the truth will change him forever.
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I gave this book 3 stars because it wasn't that good. It wasn't that good because it was mosttly boring. I recommend this book to anyone who looks suspense books.
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I gave this book 3 stars because it wasn't that good. It wasn't that good because it was mosttly boring. I recommend this book to anyone who looks suspense books.
September 3, 2009
The narrator changes as he is moved from familiar urban environment to country and farm life. He learns how one good person can influence many and leave “a hole in the world” when he dies. Good on dynamic, changing characterization. I want to know if kids like it. It hints at being a ghost story, but isn’t, so feels a little anticlimactic. Kids who read it thought the same I did. We kept looking for the ghost, which never materialized. Positive.
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