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afischer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I read this for book club and almost abandoned it. Ended up really enjoying it once I got to the second part. Fun to read and discuss with my daughter.
datboop's review
4.0
Another Middle School read. It was a good one though. I have always enjoyed Creech's books. This one is written from two points of view and I like the background in it. It was fun to figure out
rivershere's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it
After reading a few of this author's books that I didn't like, I was glad to really enjoy this one. It had a good story line and wasn't weird or confusing. It had a good ending and didn't leave things hanging
After reading a few of this author's books that I didn't like, I was glad to really enjoy this one. It had a good story line and wasn't weird or confusing. It had a good ending and didn't leave things hanging
thecaptainsquarters's review
4.0
Ahoy there me mateys!
I previously read two novels by this author: walk two moons (Newbery Medal Winner) and chasing redbird.(ALA Best Book for Young Adults). When I found a copy of her Newbery Honor Book about an adventure across the ocean on a sailboat at a Friends of the Library sale, I had to snag the copy. Arrrr!
Side note: me copy has a lovely inscription in it:
Dear Veronica,
Good luck in your new school (W.M.S.). You are a wonderful student & I will really miss you.
Love, Mrs. Becker
I wonder if Veronica ever read the book an’ if so did she enjoy it? Does she look back on Mrs. Becker with fondness? And how did it end up in the library sale for me to find? If only I could find out. But imagining can be fun too . . .
I highly enjoyed this quick read. The story takes place in the form of logs kept by two children, Sophie and her cousin, Cody, when they sail across the Atlantic on The Wanderer. The contrast between the perspectives of the cousins was lovely. Sophie is said to have three-sides – “dreamland or earthland or mule-land.” Cody is “loud, impulsive, and charming.” Cody’s misuse of sailing terms made me laugh. The two voices were extremely distinct an’ watching the changes the trip makes on both them and the family members was the heart of this book.
The setting, of course, was excellent but not without peril. Sailing on a sunny day can still have challenges, but being on a 45 foot sailing vessel in the middle of an Atlantic storm is no easy place to be. I thought that the descriptions of life aboard the ship and of the storm itself were extremely well done. As always I love me sea yarns.
However Sophie’s story was the best part. I won’t give it away because the reader should discover things through the tale itself. But her relationship with Bompie, her grandfather, was wonderful. In fact, how Sophie’s story unfolds was charming, at times bittersweet, and fabulous.
Heartwarming an’ wonderful, overall I recommend this book.
If ye like this review, see me others at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordpress.com/
I previously read two novels by this author: walk two moons (Newbery Medal Winner) and chasing redbird.(ALA Best Book for Young Adults). When I found a copy of her Newbery Honor Book about an adventure across the ocean on a sailboat at a Friends of the Library sale, I had to snag the copy. Arrrr!
Side note: me copy has a lovely inscription in it:
Dear Veronica,
Good luck in your new school (W.M.S.). You are a wonderful student & I will really miss you.
Love, Mrs. Becker
I wonder if Veronica ever read the book an’ if so did she enjoy it? Does she look back on Mrs. Becker with fondness? And how did it end up in the library sale for me to find? If only I could find out. But imagining can be fun too . . .
I highly enjoyed this quick read. The story takes place in the form of logs kept by two children, Sophie and her cousin, Cody, when they sail across the Atlantic on The Wanderer. The contrast between the perspectives of the cousins was lovely. Sophie is said to have three-sides – “dreamland or earthland or mule-land.” Cody is “loud, impulsive, and charming.” Cody’s misuse of sailing terms made me laugh. The two voices were extremely distinct an’ watching the changes the trip makes on both them and the family members was the heart of this book.
The setting, of course, was excellent but not without peril. Sailing on a sunny day can still have challenges, but being on a 45 foot sailing vessel in the middle of an Atlantic storm is no easy place to be. I thought that the descriptions of life aboard the ship and of the storm itself were extremely well done. As always I love me sea yarns.
However Sophie’s story was the best part. I won’t give it away because the reader should discover things through the tale itself. But her relationship with Bompie, her grandfather, was wonderful. In fact, how Sophie’s story unfolds was charming, at times bittersweet, and fabulous.
Heartwarming an’ wonderful, overall I recommend this book.
If ye like this review, see me others at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordpress.com/
dannip23's review
5.0
I picked this up for a quick read and also because I love Sharon Creech ([b:Walk Two Moons|53496|Walk Two Moons|Sharon Creech|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1389035862l/53496._SY75_.jpg|1237212] and [b:Chasing Redbird|53495|Chasing Redbird|Sharon Creech|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1200866651l/53495._SY75_.jpg|1945168] are amazingggg).
This book reminded me a little of [b:The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle|310146|The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle|Avi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348243806l/310146._SY75_.jpg|997358] in that you have:
1. a strong female character
2. who everyone underestimates
3. and she's keeping a log
4. while sailing across the ocean with all men
Sophie joins her three uncles and two male cousins on a trek aboard The Wanderer to cross the ocean to visit their grandfather, Bompie. The novel is told through journal entries from both Sophie and her cousin Cody. Through Cody's narrative (never addressed by Sophie), you learn that Sophie is adopted, yet she is telling stories about Bompie's life when he was younger. How can she know these stories when she's never met Bompie and what is she hiding?
I really enjoyed this book. The journey was captivating, the prose was vivid, and the ending was perfectly satisfying.
This book reminded me a little of [b:The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle|310146|The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle|Avi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348243806l/310146._SY75_.jpg|997358] in that you have:
1. a strong female character
2. who everyone underestimates
3. and she's keeping a log
4. while sailing across the ocean with all men
Sophie joins her three uncles and two male cousins on a trek aboard The Wanderer to cross the ocean to visit their grandfather, Bompie. The novel is told through journal entries from both Sophie and her cousin Cody. Through Cody's narrative (never addressed by Sophie), you learn that Sophie is adopted, yet she is telling stories about Bompie's life when he was younger. How can she know these stories when she's never met Bompie and what is she hiding?
I really enjoyed this book. The journey was captivating, the prose was vivid, and the ending was perfectly satisfying.
lauraslibrarycard's review
This book has an alphabet in code (alpha, bravo, charlie, etc) and I loved learning that!
caseyhitchcock81's review
3.0
I love Creech, but I didn't love this book. As usual, she did a good job of handling mature themes, but I wasn't overwhelmed like I normally am by her stories. I'd still recommend it, but not before most of her other work.
b00kdrag0n40's review
4.0
I've always loved books by Sharon Creech, so when I found this one at a used book sale I was thrilled. It's fantastic--I couldn't wait to see what would become of Sophie, Cody, Bompie, and the crew of The Wanderer! I love Creech's style, the way the backstory slowly reveals itself. The illustrations were a nice touch as well.