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House, Silas
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Meena, an Indian immigrant girl in New York, and River, a boy from coal-country Kentucky, become pen pals. Through their letters, they help each other cope with family struggles, environmental disasters, and even death and homelessness. While occasionally heavy-handed regarding the issues, each letter writer’s voice is strong and distinct with the passion of budding adolescents. Sporadic visuals are included.
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
(4)
YA
Looking back at his ten-year-old self, a grown-up Eli Book reflects on the summer of 1976, as his family tries to accept that Dad isn't the same after his experiences in Vietnam. Though the adult narration distances readers at times (especially in the final chapter), this intensely emotional family portrait resonates on many levels.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
2 reviews
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