KYLE'S ISLAND is a short and breezy read and evokes memories of summer on the lake from my own childhood. Derby tunes into Kyle's young voice with ease and grace. The story is a familiar one - Kyle coping with losing a piece of his childhood is something everyone has to go through at some point in their young adult lives. Detailed descriptions of fishing and life on the lake are a bonus. Highly recommended for that male reluctant reader!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Kyle's Island by Sally Derby
KYLE'S ISLAND is a short and breezy read and evokes memories of summer on the lake from my own childhood. Derby tunes into Kyle's young voice with ease and grace. The story is a familiar one - Kyle coping with losing a piece of his childhood is something everyone has to go through at some point in their young adult lives. Detailed descriptions of fishing and life on the lake are a bonus. Highly recommended for that male reluctant reader!
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Hi Chelsea, Thanks so much for the perceptive review of Kyle's Island. I'm so glad you recommend it for the "reluctant male reader." Years ago, my middle son was just such a reader, and I like to think he would have enjoyed it then--at least the parts about fishing!
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