I bought this at a used book sale, having seen it in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. I bought this book long after I had actually grown up, but I love it anyway, and it's a useful reading list.
Anyway, I read it this week, mainly whilst "watching" C's swimming lesson at the leisure centre. As I paused once again to wipe the tears which were running down my face, I wondered once again, why are books for older children and teenagers often so ridiculously sad?
It's a brilliant book. Really wonderful to be transported back in time - it's very late '70s and very American, and reminded me a lot of Judy Blume, but the story is a very good one, and the characters are brilliantly drawn. Judy Blume meets Steinbeck.
Heartily recommended for 10+
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