Author: Sara Zarr
Genre: YA, Standalone
Published: 2008
Personal Rating: 3.75/5 (better than good)
Yearly Count: 137
Jennifer and Cameron are both outcasts in elementary school. They develop a friendship and understand each other, until one day Cameron is gone - presumed dead at the age of 9. Jennifer suffers his loss, but eventually is able to create a new life for herself when her family moves to a new town.
I liked this. It was a somewhat quiet book, but it had a huge suspense component. I listened to it in one fell swoop (as I was preparing Thanksgiving dinner) and quickly grew to like the characters. They all were realistic, as was the story line. I believe Zarr captured the essence of many high schoolers - yes, there's drama, but this didn't portray anything over the top. This was the first book I have read by her and anticipate many good reads ahead.
I added Story of a Girl to my list after reading this book, but I have yet to get around to it.
ReplyDeleteI know lots of people love Zarr's work, but I haven't tried it yet. This sounds like a great one to start with.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this one. Adding it to my list.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read anything by Zarr yet, but attended a session at the Utah Book Festival where she and Shannon Hale shared the spotlight. I was impressed and bought two of her books.
ReplyDeleteCharley ~ I had Story of a Girl on my TBR list before this one, but this is the one that appeared in my hands first. :)
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ I hope to get to more of them!
Stacybuckeye ~ Zarr appears to have a good reputation. I'm thinking you'll like it.
Booklogged ~ Books seem so much more special when I meet the author. Does that happen to you?