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Growing Up

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2012

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This Newbery-Medal winner is a wonderful book about 14-year-old Sara, her older sister Wanda, their Aunt Willie who takes care of them, and their 10-year-old brother Charlie, who was mentally impaired by life-threatening illnesses at the age of three. Sara, in particular, is very protective of Charlie, especially against school kids who make fun of him. She turned a water hose on a girl who called Charlie a "retard," and won't speak to her schoolmate Joe, who she thinks stole Charlie's beloved watch.

The whole story is told in a very short time frame, maybe two full days. After Sara takes Charlie to see swans which are living on a nearby pond, Charlie wakes up in the middle of the night and wanders off. Nobody can find him. Sara, with the help of her best friend Mary, the help of Joe, and the help of the townspeople, finds Charlie. In the process of doing so, Sara learns to not make hasty judgements or accusations: a big step in the process of growing up.

A short, realistic, well-told story.

Aaron

Good Book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015

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This is a very good book. I like it because it's an easy read, the characters are developed well, and the story line is fantastic. I like how it was fictional but it had realistic circumstances, like things that could actually happen. Sara was a very realistic character, she was like your average teen, self conscious even though she is pretty, cares for others, normal stuff. I would recommend this book to other kids my age, it's perfect for my age section. I like the little bit at the end where Joe Melby asked Sara to the party, it added the little bit of love interest that the book needed. I enjoyed reading this.

KristinMarie

Interesting

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019

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Nice story, ok cover and interesting

Linda

The book by Betsy Byars

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015

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This book was really good because some of the parts were funny and some of the parts were sad so there was a balance in happiness and sadness so I recommend reading this book because if you like a balanced book you should read this book. Also go check out some of her other book they are very balanced as well. Would rate this book 5 stare because it has all the 5 things that a book need to be a good book. If are wondering how i know this it is because I have read a lot of Betsy Byars books and I can guarantee you will enjoy them a lot. Thank you for reading my review. I am so grateful and if you read the books I recommend you will she what I mean. Thanks again and I hope you read you read this book!!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁

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Summer of Swans

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017

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Good story line but it ended a bit abruptly. Theme was strong family ties and growing up. My boys enjoyed it

S. Riggs

Don't care to read again...

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019

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I would never read this book again. It was predictable, slow, and leaves nothing to discuss. It was part of a bookclub.

Dawn Pen

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018

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Good product, price and delivery. Thank you!

Leo Vincent

Life Lesson Learned

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016

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I believe adolescents, especially children from a non-typical family, can identify with these characters. The main character feels better about herself because she cares about her younger brother. She also shows growth in her relationship with a classmate. She moves from detesting him to finding him to be a true friend. She admits her first impression of him was wrong. This is a great lesson for young people.