tschmitty's review against another edition
4.0
This was a book I remembered really enjoying from my childhood. It was nice to revisit it. It had a granddaughter spending summertime with her grandmother by the sea, and all the romantic notions that go with it.
nica2006's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very short read with a unique premise and kept me guessing. There are lessons to be learned as long as you know what you are looking for and read between the lines.
amyjoy's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know if y'all have noticed, but I've been on a big 5th Grade Nostalgia kick recently, and this is just the latest in that line. Some of the language is a bit dated, but that could almost be attributed to the historical setting as much as the time period in which it was written, and the story itself is SOLID. It's a really well put together almost-ghost story and a look at family ties and affections. It's engaging and the story moves along really well. Babbitt packs a lot of great into the just over 100 pages. I'm glad I re-read this, because it's another I'll add to my arsenal for reader's advisory; I think this would have a lot of appeal to a wide variety of readers, and the AR level is decently high (for those of us who need to pay attention to that sort of thing).
umbreeons's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in fifth grade, and it's a hauntingly beautiful love letter to the sea. Jenny is at once relatable and grown-up for her age, while her grandmother, Geneva Sr., is just eccentric and dreamy enough. The writing is vivid and almost held back -- it makes for some excellent narration.
onamoonbeam's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
feels.. anticlimactic? idk i just though that there was going to be a bigger exploration of the mystery involved. a tiny exploration of damaged familial relationships
hikereadbeer's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
elleirbagem's review against another edition
1.0
As little-kidish as this book was, it was also sort of terrifying. And before it became terrifying, it was rather boring.... I would not recommend it.
queerbooklover03's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing, lyrical, and beautiful. A great book with splashes of the of the supernatural about letting go and living life. A definite Must-Read.
ellesreadingnook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
it was fine. i’m not the target demographic, and i only really read it to fill the void in my childhood heart since i didn’t read as much as i claimed i did. but it was fine. i’m sure i’ll forget about it in a months time but it was a cute story.