csnyder616's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tishreads's review against another edition
4.0
If Mary Poppins were a cricket-playing Butler, then this would be the resulting story. A delightful message about deciding who you want to be, even when things around you aren’t going according to plan. Remember, “Don’t let the bails come down.”
annieree's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
embe94's review against another edition
5.0
Funny, heartfelt, and overall, a great book with realistic characters- if not, necessarily, realistic situations
lornarei's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the story overall, but I probably would have enjoyed it more if I understood or cared to understand all the cricket references.
susylamb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Again another phenomenal book by this author. Not my favorite but still good! Deals with big issues but directed at kids.
Loved the England Vs America theme throughout.
Loved the England Vs America theme throughout.
bimini78's review against another edition
4.0
Carter Jones is a middle school boy who is struggling finding his place amongst his family that is falling apart. One day a butler appears at the family’s door and despite his best attempts Carter learns many life lessons from the Butler. There is a lot of cricket descriptions in this book, but I loved the family story and how Carter learned to be a “gentleman” by paying attention and remembering who he was and who loved him.