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I am really enjoying this audio book read by Julie Andrews herself. So far it is wonderful.

So far I'm loving this book. I'm still toward the beginning but it is well written and I really want to just give the main character a hug and help him in some way. I'm hoping some character comes along to help this boy with this struggle.

So far I'm not impressed.... hope it gets better

I love this author. I've read through the first half and love her references to Narnia, Wrinkle in Time, and Rebecca Stead's newbery winner When You Reach Me. I'm hoping part two of the book will be as great as part 1.

Everyone on goodreads seems to think this will be a newbery contender. I've been in line for this one from the library for a month now, I'm excited to finally start it.

Started this one but I'm not sure if I can handle a book about kids struggling with cancer, waiting a bit on this one and reading other things instead....

Quote that I liked:
"There's a thin blurry line between humor and tragedy." When he was working regular at the mill he'd told me and Jimmie, "I'll give you one whole nickel for every joke you find that isn't cloaked in pain or tragedy." We'd tried as hard as we could to earn that nickel but couldn't come up with a single joke that didn't have someone getting killed or hurt or made fun or embarrassed or mocked.

I know there is something going on with Georges mother. You never ever see her. Hmmmm..... But the focus on the book is Safer and his crazy thoughts about the neighbor. Very intriguing for a childrens book.

I know there is something going on with Georges mother. You never ever see her. Hmmmm..... But the focus on the book is Safer and his crazy thoughts about the neighbor. Very intriguing for a childrens book.

I know there is something going on with Georges mother. You never ever see her. Hmmmm..... But the focus on the book is Safer and his crazy thoughts about the neighbor. Very intriguing for a childrens book.

I know there is something going on with Georges mother. You never ever see her. Hmmmm..... But the focus on the book is Safer and his crazy thoughts about the neighbor. Very intriguing for a childrens book.

I know there is something going on with Georges mother. You never ever see her. Hmmmm..... But the focus on the book is Safer and his crazy thoughts about the neighbor. Very intriguing for a childrens book.

Just skimming this one to learn a little more about how to identify trees.

The kids are already in love with this book!