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SA Bodeen Reads
SA Bodeen Reads rated it 12 years ago
What a middle grade book should be.
julieharrison
julieharrison rated it 12 years ago
Parts of this book were so sad, it was almost unbearable. But that's partly because it was so realistic, a strength for sure. I enjoyed Fern's quirky family and their relationships, and the handling of Holden's situation. I think the fun cover is a bit misleading, but for those who read the jacket f...
Alluring Reads
Alluring Reads rated it 12 years ago
You can read all of my reviews at Alluring Reads.Jumping off Swings was a book that I bought on a whim. I was perusing my local bookstore when I saw the cover and was drawn in by the empty feeling that it gave me. The cover is the perfect pretense for the novel. It's a very quick read, clocking in a...
shrimalya
shrimalya rated it 13 years ago
Kind of creepy..but written very beautifully..
JennieBasset
JennieBasset rated it 13 years ago
Not much to say about this one.
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 13 years ago
A brilliantly written novel, heartbreaking and beautiful.
popsiclesinbed
popsiclesinbed rated it 13 years ago
This book has been getting a lot of buzz, and while I liked it, I didn't love it. I don't see it winning a prize (but what do I know! I can never predict these things), and I think it's too young for the Printz, which is the buzz I've heard.Anyway, I thought See you at Harry's was really sweet and s...
melissawritergrrlreads
melissawritergrrlreads rated it 13 years ago
This book was an emotional roller coaster. I know that I mentioned earlier that I don't usually read more than one book at a time, unless it's one print book and one audio book. But with Dear Bully, I had to put it aside for a while and pick up another book, because the stories in this book were e...
Word Spelunking
Word Spelunking rated it 13 years ago
Read the original and complete review at Word SpelunkingI usually turn to MG books when I need a fun, exciting and lighthearted read, but I went into Jo Knowles’ See You At Harry’s knowing that this was going to be a different kind of middle grade book. I have a long list of favorite MG books, many ...
Fastidious Reader
Fastidious Reader rated it 13 years ago
Will re-read this sometime later. :)
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