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The Great Blue Yonder
People seem to think it's an easy life when you're dead. But you can take it from Harry, it's no such thing.
After finding himself dead from a bike accident, Harry emerges on the Other Side, a strange land where the sun is always setting but never quite disappears, and dead people wander about, waiting to move on to the Great Blue Yonder. Harry's not sure exactly what the Great Blue Yonder is, but he doesn't want to go there until he's found some way to let his sister know that he's sorry for the mean things he said to her just before the accident. To do that, he'll have to return to Earth as a ghost--and face what life there is like without him.
After finding himself dead from a bike accident, Harry emerges on the Other Side, a strange land where the sun is always setting but never quite disappears, and dead people wander about, waiting to move on to the Great Blue Yonder. Harry's not sure exactly what the Great Blue Yonder is, but he doesn't want to go there until he's found some way to let his sister know that he's sorry for the mean things he said to her just before the accident. To do that, he'll have to return to Earth as a ghost--and face what life there is like without him.
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 6, 2001
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Alex Shearer
85 books87 followersAlex Shearer started his writing career as a scriptwriter and has had great success in that field. His credits include The Two of Us, the 1990s sitcom starring Nicholas Lyndhurst. More recently he has started writing for children. His Wilmot stories have been adapted for TV by Yorkshire television, and his children's novel, The Greatest Store in the World, was screened as a feature length TV film on Christmas Eve 1999 by the BBC. Alex's recent novel 'The Speed of the Dark' was shortlisted for the 2002 Guardian Fiction Prize
Alex Shearer lives with his family in Somerset. He has written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays. He has had over thirty different jobs, and has never given up trying to play the guitar.
Alex Shearer lives with his family in Somerset. He has written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays. He has had over thirty different jobs, and has never given up trying to play the guitar.
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January 4, 2014
I'll warn people reading this review; I has been a while since I have read The Great Blue Yonder. This is mainly because I got rid of it extremely quickly after I finished it, because I disliked it so much. After I finished, my sister asked me if she would like it. I had just declared to myself that it was the worst book I had ever read. But I still told her to give it a chance. My exact words were that you spent the entire book waiting for something explosive and engaging to happen, but it never did.
That was the nicest review I ever gave this book.
The whole book seems to be waiting for something to happen, and I realize that that is kind of the whole point, but it made for a slow read. I found the whole afterlife very disappointing, as there was a Saint Peter, but there was no Heaven. There was only an ocean, The Great Blue Yonder, that spirits would walk into if they were ready. After Harry arrives in the waiting area near The Great Blue Yonder, he meets up with the ghost of a boy who has been there for an extremely long time, waiting for his mother. Harry is held back from going into the Great Blue Yonder by his lingering sense of guilt over having been mean to his sister.
Their big, dramatic, last argument was over PENS. She wouldn't let him use hers, so he had to go and buy his own. On the way, he gets hit by a truck.
(For the people who will call this a spoiler, all of this happens in the first few chapters, so I don't think it counts. If you think it is a spoiler, sorry.)
Anyways, that is one of the most disappointing and anti-climatic deaths I have ever read. Yes, death is tragic and it is possible to be hit by a truck because your sister wouldn't let you borrow a pen, but still. Also, there is a comment where someone says, "You shouldn't be here for another 70 years!" I didn't like that for some reason. I know death is random, but if it isn't supposed to happen, why did it?
Another strike against Harry is when he returns to Earth with his friend as a ghost, and he sees how his family and schoolmates are dealing with his death. There is a point where he eagerly waits to see if a teacher will die, and he is actually hoping that the teacher will! He also gets upset when he sees the tree that has been planted in his honor, and he gets even more upset when he sees the school bully showing remorse for his actions. Both of these things seem like good things to me, but Harry just got mad.
Harry and his friend cause all sorts of mischief before actually going to Harry's home and accomplishing what they set out to do.
I also found the ending upsetting, as it didn't answer most of my questions. I will not be rereading this book, and I wouldn't recommend it.
That was the nicest review I ever gave this book.
The whole book seems to be waiting for something to happen, and I realize that that is kind of the whole point, but it made for a slow read. I found the whole afterlife very disappointing, as there was a Saint Peter, but there was no Heaven. There was only an ocean, The Great Blue Yonder, that spirits would walk into if they were ready. After Harry arrives in the waiting area near The Great Blue Yonder, he meets up with the ghost of a boy who has been there for an extremely long time, waiting for his mother. Harry is held back from going into the Great Blue Yonder by his lingering sense of guilt over having been mean to his sister.
Their big, dramatic, last argument was over PENS. She wouldn't let him use hers, so he had to go and buy his own. On the way, he gets hit by a truck.
(For the people who will call this a spoiler, all of this happens in the first few chapters, so I don't think it counts. If you think it is a spoiler, sorry.)
Anyways, that is one of the most disappointing and anti-climatic deaths I have ever read. Yes, death is tragic and it is possible to be hit by a truck because your sister wouldn't let you borrow a pen, but still. Also, there is a comment where someone says, "You shouldn't be here for another 70 years!" I didn't like that for some reason. I know death is random, but if it isn't supposed to happen, why did it?
Another strike against Harry is when he returns to Earth with his friend as a ghost, and he sees how his family and schoolmates are dealing with his death. There is a point where he eagerly waits to see if a teacher will die, and he is actually hoping that the teacher will! He also gets upset when he sees the tree that has been planted in his honor, and he gets even more upset when he sees the school bully showing remorse for his actions. Both of these things seem like good things to me, but Harry just got mad.
Harry and his friend cause all sorts of mischief before actually going to Harry's home and accomplishing what they set out to do.
I also found the ending upsetting, as it didn't answer most of my questions. I will not be rereading this book, and I wouldn't recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2013
Touching, moving, great book for understanding and coming to terms with death without being overly maudlin or even depressing. The protagonist Harry is a recently deceased young boy with an engaging voice readers will instantly bond with.
Favorite quote from this book. p. 112
"It didn't bear thinking about, all the things that could happen to my tree. I put them out of my mind. Why imagine the worst? I thought. The worst that can happen is that you'll die, and I had. So I might as well look on the bright side now. And maybe my tree would last for hundreds of years, and maybe it wouldn't. I could only hope that it would do its best. That's all you can hope of anyone or anything, that they'll do their best. Because trees are only sort of human, after all, in their way."
Favorite quote from this book. p. 112
"It didn't bear thinking about, all the things that could happen to my tree. I put them out of my mind. Why imagine the worst? I thought. The worst that can happen is that you'll die, and I had. So I might as well look on the bright side now. And maybe my tree would last for hundreds of years, and maybe it wouldn't. I could only hope that it would do its best. That's all you can hope of anyone or anything, that they'll do their best. Because trees are only sort of human, after all, in their way."
January 2, 2020
I had to comment on this.
I read this when I was what, in elementary school? Probably.
It touched me a lot back then. The first book I read on death. It actually helped me a lot to deal with the death of family members.
I was writing about my grandma who passed away from Alzheimers last year and I remembered this book. I was always so pained and so angry that I'm so glad she's finally dead. I'm so glad she doesn't have to f***ing lie on a bed anymore after 10 years of it. She got the disease really early - in her 60s, and she had to deal with all that! I'm tearing up again.
Just leave. To the great blue yonder.
Don't look back.
I read this when I was what, in elementary school? Probably.
It touched me a lot back then. The first book I read on death. It actually helped me a lot to deal with the death of family members.
I was writing about my grandma who passed away from Alzheimers last year and I remembered this book. I was always so pained and so angry that I'm so glad she's finally dead. I'm so glad she doesn't have to f***ing lie on a bed anymore after 10 years of it. She got the disease really early - in her 60s, and she had to deal with all that! I'm tearing up again.
Just leave. To the great blue yonder.
Don't look back.
May 3, 2012
Although this is a children's book, it is one of those books that appeals to a all ages. Considering it is a book about death it is not overly sad. The book has lots of humor in mixed in with the sadness which I feel reflects real life. It's probably not intended as a book to help people grieving over the loss of a loved one but I feel that it could bring some comfort to those grieving. The story is told from the point of view of a 12 year old Harry who describes what Heaven is like and what being a ghost is like. I like that fact that it isn't overly religious and Harry's descriptions of Heaven are probably something that we can all imagine ourselves imagining.
September 20, 2023
this is a kids book. I reckon it's for kids aged 6-10.
im too adult to enjoy this book.
*SPOILER STARTS*
the concept is good- kid finally understood he's dead and after enough time he realised he had "unfinished business" and wanted to go back to "this side" to see his friends and family, to say goodbye. then to his disappointment his school and friends (ie his social circle) has moved on without him and only his family felt the emptiness he left behind. he found a way to communicate with his sister, made his peace, and then went to "the great blue yonder".
*SPOILER ENDS*
done. I summarised the book for you so that you don't have to read it.
this is the problem. this is the reason why I gave this book 2 stars.
Author didn't deliver the beautiful intent of writing this book. instead author spent chapters describing stuff and building up scenarios when they could have been efficiently presented in a chapter or two. spent almost three chapters letting us know the kid realised he's dead, spent a chapter or two describing what's it like being a ghost and gave us examples of "haunting". I thought maybe he wrote so much because the kids need to understand what's the meaning of being dead? maybe the kids need to understand what's the meaning of being a ghost and haunt? maybe they need a clear scenario with the perspectives of many people so that when the disappointment hits, they get it?
but really? that many chapters? that's a lot of words, you know. so much info, so little on point. Redundant.
this can be a great book because it talks about death and grieving. gives you an idea what the deceased might be like (and you find comfort in knowing that they come to visit), gives you an idea what's it like to grieve, gives you the notion that it's ok to move on, etc. you can explore different stuff about Death with kids from this book. if it was written succinctly.
im too adult to enjoy this book.
*SPOILER STARTS*
the concept is good- kid finally understood he's dead and after enough time he realised he had "unfinished business" and wanted to go back to "this side" to see his friends and family, to say goodbye. then to his disappointment his school and friends (ie his social circle) has moved on without him and only his family felt the emptiness he left behind. he found a way to communicate with his sister, made his peace, and then went to "the great blue yonder".
*SPOILER ENDS*
done. I summarised the book for you so that you don't have to read it.
this is the problem. this is the reason why I gave this book 2 stars.
Author didn't deliver the beautiful intent of writing this book. instead author spent chapters describing stuff and building up scenarios when they could have been efficiently presented in a chapter or two. spent almost three chapters letting us know the kid realised he's dead, spent a chapter or two describing what's it like being a ghost and gave us examples of "haunting". I thought maybe he wrote so much because the kids need to understand what's the meaning of being dead? maybe the kids need to understand what's the meaning of being a ghost and haunt? maybe they need a clear scenario with the perspectives of many people so that when the disappointment hits, they get it?
but really? that many chapters? that's a lot of words, you know. so much info, so little on point. Redundant.
this can be a great book because it talks about death and grieving. gives you an idea what the deceased might be like (and you find comfort in knowing that they come to visit), gives you an idea what's it like to grieve, gives you the notion that it's ok to move on, etc. you can explore different stuff about Death with kids from this book. if it was written succinctly.
July 26, 2025
mansae to my very first full english book to read.
ini buku anak dan aku merasa bangga karena bisa menyelesaikan buku full english ini dan salah satu buku bagus yg dibeli waktu bbw (sebagian buku yg kubeli di bbw bukan seleraku setelah dibaca).
cerita tentang seorang anak kelas 4 SD bernama Harry yg meninggal karena kecelakaan, dia cerita gimana perjalanan dia pas di Other Lands belum "diterima" pas daftar karena masih terlalu kecil dan gak make sense anak kecil meninggal.
akhirnya dia ketemu Arthur, anak kecil jg yg ngejelasin ini itu ke Harry sampai akhirnya Harry tau sendiri kalo dia punya unfinished business di dunia dan tanpa sengaja Arthur bantu Harry buat menyelesaikan unfinished itu.
gaya bahasanya emang dibikin kaya si Harry yg cerita sendiri ke pembaca, tp tetep dikemas sebagai novel (bukan diary). aku baru sadar ini di bab terakhir soalnya Harry pamitan, di bab-bab sebelumnya aku merasa ini buku bukan buat anak-anak soalnya aku yg dewasa ini pun merasa tersentil pas Harry dalam proses menyelesaikan unfinished business-nya itu.
cuma emang di beberapa bagian beneran bikin banjir air mata pas bacanya, aku gak expect ini. dan konsep agama Budha yg diangkat sama penulisnya cukup make sense sih, maksudnya setelah meninggal kamu akan pergi ke Other Lands dan menuju Great Blue Yonder yg menurutku emang mirip sama konsep Budha.
not a masterpiece but a good companion!
ini buku anak dan aku merasa bangga karena bisa menyelesaikan buku full english ini dan salah satu buku bagus yg dibeli waktu bbw (sebagian buku yg kubeli di bbw bukan seleraku setelah dibaca).
cerita tentang seorang anak kelas 4 SD bernama Harry yg meninggal karena kecelakaan, dia cerita gimana perjalanan dia pas di Other Lands belum "diterima" pas daftar karena masih terlalu kecil dan gak make sense anak kecil meninggal.
akhirnya dia ketemu Arthur, anak kecil jg yg ngejelasin ini itu ke Harry sampai akhirnya Harry tau sendiri kalo dia punya unfinished business di dunia dan tanpa sengaja Arthur bantu Harry buat menyelesaikan unfinished itu.
gaya bahasanya emang dibikin kaya si Harry yg cerita sendiri ke pembaca, tp tetep dikemas sebagai novel (bukan diary). aku baru sadar ini di bab terakhir soalnya Harry pamitan, di bab-bab sebelumnya aku merasa ini buku bukan buat anak-anak soalnya aku yg dewasa ini pun merasa tersentil pas Harry dalam proses menyelesaikan unfinished business-nya itu.
cuma emang di beberapa bagian beneran bikin banjir air mata pas bacanya, aku gak expect ini. dan konsep agama Budha yg diangkat sama penulisnya cukup make sense sih, maksudnya setelah meninggal kamu akan pergi ke Other Lands dan menuju Great Blue Yonder yg menurutku emang mirip sama konsep Budha.
not a masterpiece but a good companion!
March 14, 2022
I'm a pragmatic atheist. People die, and when it happens it's over, and the rest of us must find a way to carry on. Yet I like to read books with speculation about an afterlife.
Because I know that lots of people have lots of different beliefs and guesses about the kinds of things that might happen. And lots of people have different reactions to the fear of death and the experience of loss. And, of course, if there were an afterlife resembled the one depicted here as 'The Other Side,' lots of people would have lots of different reactions to that experience.
This is Harry's story. This is one exploration of one kid's reactions to what some people speculate an afterlife might resemble. And it's fun, funny, heartwarming, with exciting bits, too. And getting to know Harry is a wonderful experience, as he gets to know himself, and others, better... and to get ready to move along the The Great Blue Yonder.
I'm a huge fan of juvenile lit. I think this is terrific for pre-teens, and pretty good for the families and for me... but probably only ok for ppl who read few children's books.
Because I know that lots of people have lots of different beliefs and guesses about the kinds of things that might happen. And lots of people have different reactions to the fear of death and the experience of loss. And, of course, if there were an afterlife resembled the one depicted here as 'The Other Side,' lots of people would have lots of different reactions to that experience.
This is Harry's story. This is one exploration of one kid's reactions to what some people speculate an afterlife might resemble. And it's fun, funny, heartwarming, with exciting bits, too. And getting to know Harry is a wonderful experience, as he gets to know himself, and others, better... and to get ready to move along the The Great Blue Yonder.
I'm a huge fan of juvenile lit. I think this is terrific for pre-teens, and pretty good for the families and for me... but probably only ok for ppl who read few children's books.
September 12, 2018
This was such a comforting book and a good choice for any child who is grieving or trying to come to terms with a bereavement.
I so hope it is true - that when we die we don't feel anything but instead wake up in a queue and know instantly that we are dead. That if we're at peace we wonder off to The Great Blue Yonder where the sun never quite sets, to be recycled back into life. But if we have 'unfinished business' we hang about, or go back to haunt and use powers to transmit ideas and thoughts into the minds of the living.
Told all from Harry's POV, a regular kid who is just unlucky enough to be hit by a lorry whilst out on his bike, it is upbeat, light but not flippant.
My only tiny niggle with it is the voice does not always sound like a kid from now, more like a grown-man thinking back to when he was a boy who did things like make model airplanes and use handkerchiefs for toy soldier parachutes. Quaint rather than realistic, but then again it was the voice that made it comforting.
I so hope it is true - that when we die we don't feel anything but instead wake up in a queue and know instantly that we are dead. That if we're at peace we wonder off to The Great Blue Yonder where the sun never quite sets, to be recycled back into life. But if we have 'unfinished business' we hang about, or go back to haunt and use powers to transmit ideas and thoughts into the minds of the living.
Told all from Harry's POV, a regular kid who is just unlucky enough to be hit by a lorry whilst out on his bike, it is upbeat, light but not flippant.
My only tiny niggle with it is the voice does not always sound like a kid from now, more like a grown-man thinking back to when he was a boy who did things like make model airplanes and use handkerchiefs for toy soldier parachutes. Quaint rather than realistic, but then again it was the voice that made it comforting.
September 16, 2017
Really good children's books are never really just for children - they can be enjoyed by adults too. For me, "The Great Blue Yonder" falls into this category. I found it by turns funny and moving, and it sets one thinking about life's larger issues, and about what an afterlife might be like, assuming there is one.
The book may be offensive to conventionally religious folks - Shearer's vision of the afterlife is actually not exactly cheery, and surely not quite in line with Judaeo-Christian ideas. But then, a good book is supposed to be challenging. I look forward to more by this writer.
-Brian
http://brianvds.blogspot.co.za/
January 21, 2019
This book is about the boy called Harry who died because of the car accident.
This is a fiction book who the narrator is him. He is writing this book in heaven. He talks about how heaven looks like and what kind of place there is. He is talking about his family and some story before he died. He is waiting for his sister and his parents to come to heaven too.
He is at heaven with his friends who are also looking for his family.
This is a fiction book who the narrator is him. He is writing this book in heaven. He talks about how heaven looks like and what kind of place there is. He is talking about his family and some story before he died. He is waiting for his sister and his parents to come to heaven too.
He is at heaven with his friends who are also looking for his family.
May 24, 2020
I read this book when I was in primary school, and it was life changing. Even today, the book continues to impact me and remind me to love those around me despite conflicts and differences. I am glad that I read this book, a book with unique perspectives and insights, at a time when I started learning about death, life, and love. Definitely recommended to teenagers and young readers!!
March 29, 2023
found this book i remembered really liking from when i was a kid. some parts weren’t the best written (although i understand it’s a kids book) but overall the story is so beautiful. made me cry lol
also i listened to infra 5 while reading the ending which i recommend bc it made it way more emotional
also i listened to infra 5 while reading the ending which i recommend bc it made it way more emotional
February 3, 2021
I definitely enjoyed this book, its very good with helping others or just, in general, stating the confinements of death without it being a depressing sad way. Not only that but not for going with any religious accusations.
June 8, 2021
I was extremely annoyed by the ignorance and confidence of the boy. But that is probably because I am envious of the ignorance of someone dead and the confidence that I don't have.
But since the book did make me cry some real tears, 4 stars seems fair.
But since the book did make me cry some real tears, 4 stars seems fair.
July 14, 2021
I really enjoyed spending time with this narrator. His sense of humor makes a difficult topic easier to deal with. This book is great to read on its own, but I can also see it being used in a larger "death education" curriculum.
January 6, 2025
I think this is meant to be a kids book but it’s incredibly moving. So many amazing one liners and the depth of some of the quotes in this book are incredible!! Really gets you thinking about everything, highly recommend 🥰🥰
May 28, 2018
Good for kids
February 3, 2019
Este es mi libro favorito. Estuve llorando de principio a fin, sin tregua. Es sencillamente maravillosa la forma en que el autor es capaz de hacerte sentir lo que hay escrito en el papel.
May 23, 2019
I cried three times when I read it in grade 1, 2, and 6. Maybe I was sentimental, but this was really the first book I read about death.
February 3, 2020
This book is rather emotionally gripping. The end had me weeping.
March 19, 2020
It's a funny but serious book about looking on the bright side of death.
April 24, 2020
I cried and cried and cried. Henry is just tooo adorable and innocent.
January 21, 2022
I only like the concept.
February 23, 2022
我是真不知道，为什么读过三遍却全无印象。该说我记性差，还是说这本书真的够小白。
June 21, 2023
I cried.
October 29, 2023
I read this in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down. Heartbreaking, comforting, wonderful.
September 25, 2024
尽管无论你做了什么，该发生的总会发生。事实就是如此。
坦然面对，修补遗憾，继续前进。
坦然面对，修补遗憾，继续前进。
May 16, 2018
When I was substitute teaching, I taught a lesson from this book. I remember feeling captivated by the story, but evidently that clip I read was the only captivating part of this book.
This book is no longer in publication, which should have been a clue to me right then and there. Very poorly written, this book was actually painful to get through. The characters were very shallow and difficult to connect with. I definitely do not recommend this book, especially as one to teach in elementary school.
This book is no longer in publication, which should have been a clue to me right then and there. Very poorly written, this book was actually painful to get through. The characters were very shallow and difficult to connect with. I definitely do not recommend this book, especially as one to teach in elementary school.
March 20, 2014
- Summery: Harry went to another world beacause of a car accident.He is waiting to go to the other side of the blue sky,but he still misses his father,mother,sister,teacher and classmate. He doesn't know how to come his feelings,uni he eegs Arthur,a ghost.Arthur helps harry bac to the earth,back to his relatie and friends...Now he I dead,harry doesn't know how the time flies,he also doesn't know how to kill the time.His journey is not finished,he wishes he didn't be mean to hi sister before the accident. He wishes he could say sorry to the people he hurt,and say goodbye to everyone.He eventually finishes all the things he that wished to Touching, moving, great book for understanding and coming to terms with death without being overly maudlin or even depressing. The protagonist Harry is a recently deceased young boy with an engaging voice readers will instantly bond with.
Favorite quote from this book. p. 112
"It didn't bear thinking about, all the things that could happen to my tree. I put them out of my mind. Why imagine the worst? I thought. The worst that can happen is that you'll die, and I had. So I might as well look on the bright side now. And maybe my tree would last for hundreds of years, and maybe it wouldn't. I could only hope that it would do its best. That's all you can hope of anyone or anything, that they'll do their best. Because trees are only sort of human, after all, in their way." flys to other side of the blue sky.
- Personal Review: We are powerless on facing death.Maybe a ray of sunshine will become the furl of our ferency.But death is not the marsh of wistfulness, it is important that you look through it.We should cherish every second in our life. There is a quote from this book: " never let the sun sets during your suffering in the abyss of magnanimous alone". People will unveil the importance of life when they realize they may not see tomorrow's sun rise after they lay down tonight. People should take their time when they are alive, and cherish everyone around them. But cherish everyone and time are not the end .As a student we must study hard ,if you are a adult you need work hard .Because if you are alive but you did't do anything important or helpfull,that like death .So keep your time and use it serious.
-I think Harry is a know wrong but be immediately corrected boy .We need learn from him .But he did that after he death,in fact we can't do anything after die .So we need think about do everything before,because people might one day you will not regret the chance,called Opportunities for those who prepare。
REMARK：I think that's a good book for us .Come ,let's read it .
Favorite quote from this book. p. 112
"It didn't bear thinking about, all the things that could happen to my tree. I put them out of my mind. Why imagine the worst? I thought. The worst that can happen is that you'll die, and I had. So I might as well look on the bright side now. And maybe my tree would last for hundreds of years, and maybe it wouldn't. I could only hope that it would do its best. That's all you can hope of anyone or anything, that they'll do their best. Because trees are only sort of human, after all, in their way." flys to other side of the blue sky.
- Personal Review: We are powerless on facing death.Maybe a ray of sunshine will become the furl of our ferency.But death is not the marsh of wistfulness, it is important that you look through it.We should cherish every second in our life. There is a quote from this book: " never let the sun sets during your suffering in the abyss of magnanimous alone". People will unveil the importance of life when they realize they may not see tomorrow's sun rise after they lay down tonight. People should take their time when they are alive, and cherish everyone around them. But cherish everyone and time are not the end .As a student we must study hard ,if you are a adult you need work hard .Because if you are alive but you did't do anything important or helpfull,that like death .So keep your time and use it serious.
-I think Harry is a know wrong but be immediately corrected boy .We need learn from him .But he did that after he death,in fact we can't do anything after die .So we need think about do everything before,because people might one day you will not regret the chance,called Opportunities for those who prepare。
REMARK：I think that's a good book for us .Come ,let's read it .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2016
I've read several books this year that I found childish, immature, boring and that made me question the taste of everybody else who liked them and who was older that 18 years old which then again made me question my own taste since so many people over 18 years old and older than me seemed to love those books (for example, "Lola and the Boy Next Door" that I read recently). Guess what?
I was wrong. There was absolutely nothing wrong with my age but there was plenty wrong with the books because when I read "The Great Blue Yonder", that is clearly a children's book, I was astonished. This is a fantastic book that I think everyone (child or adult or teenager) should read because it is simple enough for a child to understand and serious enough for an adult to enjoy. It talks about death and dying, making mistakes and your actions that might seem spur of the moment but might have a long lasting effect on anybody's life. I truly enjoyed to get to know the main character Harry and to journey with him through the Other Side and see him grow as a person that in turn makes the reader grow with him. The experience is magical. Yes, at times it seemed a bit childish for like half a page but the main character is a child, so this was a good reminder of this fact but it still made the story feel so much more real.
Thank you, Mr Shearer, for this wonderful experience.
I was wrong. There was absolutely nothing wrong with my age but there was plenty wrong with the books because when I read "The Great Blue Yonder", that is clearly a children's book, I was astonished. This is a fantastic book that I think everyone (child or adult or teenager) should read because it is simple enough for a child to understand and serious enough for an adult to enjoy. It talks about death and dying, making mistakes and your actions that might seem spur of the moment but might have a long lasting effect on anybody's life. I truly enjoyed to get to know the main character Harry and to journey with him through the Other Side and see him grow as a person that in turn makes the reader grow with him. The experience is magical. Yes, at times it seemed a bit childish for like half a page but the main character is a child, so this was a good reminder of this fact but it still made the story feel so much more real.
Thank you, Mr Shearer, for this wonderful experience.
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