Te Extranoo Sofia

by Jackie French

Book by French, Jackie

Genres: Young Adult, Mystery, Fiction

244 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2000

About the author

Jackie is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015. She is regarded as one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, and writes across all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction. In her capacity as Australian Children’s Laureate, ‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term.

Reviews

[Helena S]

A fantastic book, I loved it. when I first finished it (I read it in one day)I was a little disappointed because it didn't resolve anything when the book concluded but after some time I was pleased that she had left you hanging cause then we were able to make up our own ending which I found rather good because most books give you a conclusion that sometimes you don't prefer and you had a great ending that didn't really turn out happening and then you don't enjoy the book as much as you would have wanted to.

[Susan Belperio · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written and heart-wrenching examination of an all too common occurrence - a family member who goes missing.
This was a realistic story from the point of view of the younger sister, and the inevitable ripple effects on the family and the community. It included a wide variety of possibilities, and although I was hoping for an answer at the end of the book, there were no answers. This is commonly the case for a missing person, so once again, a very realistic ending.
Although classified as teenage fiction, the book is a must for all ages.

[Zarigüeya _Galáctica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un libro que trata un tema sensible y complicado pero de una manera sincera y humana.
No es para nada un libro de misterio tipo thriller de alguien que debe enfrentarse al crimen y la policía y encontrar una respuesta a la desaparición de un ser querido, es la historia de una chica que ha perdido a su hermana y ni ella ni nadie puede encontrar una respuesta, que no se embarca en una aventura, sino que debe lidiar con su vida de ahora en adelantes y de los sentimientos que conflictúan en ella.
Me gustó que este libro fuera más realista, por así decirlo, se muestra todo el proceso de negación, pregunta y aceptación de la familia de Reenie y por más desgarrador que resulte, sobretodo al final, es lo que pasa tristemente en la mayoría de casos de personas desaparecidas. Terminé con más preguntas que respuestas, pero así es como se siente no saber que le pasó a alguien que amas. No hay un final feliz, es más bien agridulce, la vida sigue, pero las preguntas también.
No es mi tipo de libro, pero me alegra haberlo leído.

[Braham Jimenez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es difícil tratar de entender el sentimiento de perdida sin embargo este libro lo aborda de una forma en la que es muy sencillo entenderlo, sin embargo quiero resaltar que a su vez resulta ser un libro con un mensaje muy fuerte el cual vale mucho la pena leer más si pasas por una situación similar a la desaparición de un ser querido

[Just · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whilst I enjoyed this book and I know Jackie French target audience is 10-12 year olds, I felt this book was probably a bit intense for that age group so would suggest for an older demographic. I think it captured beautifully the essence of how families/friends of the missing feel.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sad little story about a young teenager trying to cope with the sudden disappearance of her older sister. She has feelings of denial, sadness, guilt, anger and confusion, and like so many families who have missing members, there is no conclusion and no happy ending.

[Tigs Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very real, very well written, very sad but also shows how life goes on.

[Petra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very real, very well written, very sad but also shows hoe life goes on.

[SHR · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the story of Maureen’s disappearance through the eyes of her younger sister, Sara.

I usually find French’s stories absorbing in their detail and characters, but I found this lacked those elements.

The story is well told in terms of the different angles being explored. We can see how others react (the police, the neighbours, friends, teachers, the family of the person accused of being involved), as well as the ripple effects a disappearance has, and the way it impacts deeply on those directly affected.

It looks at the search for Maureen and the search for meaning in the event, as well as how those affected try to regain meaning in their own lives.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hacía muchísimo tiempo que no leía un libro que me hiciera tener emociones tan fuertes.
Leerlo me recordó mucho a Las ventajas de ser un marginado, libro con el cual lloré y lo seguiré haciendo todas las veces que lo lea.
La manera de narrar de esta autora es espectacular. Pude ponerme en los zapatos de Sofía y sentir la desesperación que ella estaba sintiendo.
Sin duda alguna, es un libro que todos deberían leer.

[Z.K. Dorward · Rating 1 out of 5]

I got to page 11 when I DNF'd this. It's been sitting on my shelf for about TWENTY YEARS and now I see why.

"No one saw her. Or, rather, lots of people must have seen her, but no one remembered that they had, if you know what I mean."
The entire book is written like this. The setting details were choppy and could have been written much better.

[Camila Gil · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Una de las mayores tragedias de cada misterio es el temor de que para alguien la desaparición pueda no ser un misterio". Me conmovió está frase en la nota del autor, pero cuando empezó como tal con la historia, no me logró conocer en ningún momento. Nunca me ha gustado eso de ver cómo perfectos a las personas que ya no están.

[Ale Lascano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sin duda me perdí al leer este libro, nunca nos ponemos a pensar cuando una persona puede desaparecer tan de repente y cómo debemos de reaccionar antes eso. Buen libro nunca aburre debido a la intriga que deja al terminar un capítulo.

[Jenniffer · Rating 3 out of 5]

AMO que Zona Libre publique libros pensados para middle-agers y que, aun así, no le teman a tocar temas pesados.

En este, en particular, se exploran las cicatrices que deja la desaparición de una adolescente, narradas desde la voz de su hermana menor. Me pareció admirable cómo la autora logra transmitir de forma tan auténtica la perspectiva de una niña: viendo a sus padres derrumbarse, escuchando la crudeza de las noticias y lo que se comenta en las calles, mientras intenta comprender y lidiar con todo ello con los recursos que tiene a su edad.

Claramente no soy el público objetivo (y por eso mi puntuación no es más alta), pero sí me parece una muy buena lectura y una opción perfecta para iniciar a los más jóvenes en el hábito de leer.

P. D. De hecho, yo empecé a leer con un par de novelas de este sello, así que me dejó un sentimiento bonito de nostalgia :’)

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read from Jackie French

[KRYSTAL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plutôt pas mal, assez intriguant

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, but the ending didn’t give much away

[Kelly Valdez Vega · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bastante simple, entretenida :)

🌈Mi opinión completa aquí:
https://youtu.be/e88X0xcZzTM?si=IYKNF...

[Ambar Yarel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Kira · Rating 3 out of 5]

My mum got me this book from the library for some unknown reason and from first look at it I thought it would be the most boring book i've ever attempted to read, but I guess it's okay. The chapters are nice and short which makes the book easier to read and it's sort of a mystery book, which keeps you a tad interested.
I think the thing is that it's for more of a younger age group, while i'm more into adult novels.

[Chantelle Kaesler · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the mystery of this book the only problem is... Be careful next bit of information spoils book... The only problem is that they never find out what happened to her.. That is one thing that I disliked...

[Mariia]

lo leí de pequeña y recuerdo que era el libro que mas me gustaba! la historia de misterio de una chica desaparecida, con un final sin resolver

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This . . . was not the book to read on a sad day. Which I guess means it was effective.

I want annnnnswers! (But I thought I remembered hearing you didn't get any.)

[Lisaellin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the book that sparked my love for reading in late Primary School! I had finally discovered my genre<3

[Brenda Gonzalez · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5/5

[Kim L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

what happened with her?

[Silje Marlen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though the book didn't have the level of excitement as a fantasy book would, I found that I loved every part of the story and how it was written. Would definetly read it again!

[Malola · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh...
Interesante formato, ejecución maaaaaaala.

[Kristina]

Hoy recordé este libro. Fue muy especial cuando lo leí, estaba en el colegio y toda la historia que conmovió a más no poder. Fue duro leer lo que es vivir con alguien cercano desaparecido.