Ellis only has four days of her sophomore year left, and summer is so close that she can almost taste it. But even with vacation just within reach, Ellis isn’t exactly relaxed. Her father has been in a coma for years, the result of a construction accident, and her already-fragile relationship with her mother is strained over whether or not to remove him from life support. Her best friend fails even to notice that anything is wrong and Ellis feels like her world is falling apart. But when all seems bleak, Ellis finds comfort in the most unexpected places.
Life goes on, but in those four fleeting days friends are lost and found, promises are made, and Ellis realizes that nothing will ever quite be the same.
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"...honest and relatable…”
“Magoon (Camo Girl) gently but unflinchingly explores difficult adolescent territory in this intelligent, affecting novel.”—Publishers Weekly
“…coming of age, death, hope, love—and Ellis is a character to care about and cheer on for a long, long time.”—Horn Book
"...[a] powerful outing from a rising star."—Kirkus
Praise for The Rock and the River:
Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent
A Booklist Top Ten First Novel for Youth
“Convincingly detailed [and] shows movingly how the two sons of a civil rights leader come to bear the cost of the struggle.” —The New York Times
“[A] taut, eloquent first novel.” —Booklist, starred review
“Compelling...a perspective that is rarely explored.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The characters are well drawn and the complexities of the relationships . . . are moving.” —School Library Journal
Praise for Camo Girl:
“Magoon writes with insight, wit, and compassion. Characters are appealing; action is well paced; and adolescent angst is palpable.” —School Library Journal
“A sensitive, quietly powerful look at discovering inner strength, coping, and thriving—or not—in the face of tragedy.” —Booklist
Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent
A Booklist Top Ten First Novel for Youth
“Convincingly detailed [and] shows movingly how the two sons of a civil rights leader come to bear the cost of the struggle.” —The New York Times
“[A] taut, eloquent first novel.” —Booklist, starred review
“Compelling...a perspective that is rarely explored.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The characters are well drawn and the complexities of the relationships . . . are moving.” —School Library Journal
Praise for Camo Girl:
“Magoon writes with insight, wit, and compassion. Characters are appealing; action is well paced; and adolescent angst is palpable.” —School Library Journal
“A sensitive, quietly powerful look at discovering inner strength, coping, and thriving—or not—in the face of tragedy.” —Booklist
About the Author
Kekla Magoon is the author of Camo Girl and The Rock and the River, winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award. She is a New York City-based editor, speaker, and educator. In addition to writing fiction, Kekla leads writing workshops for youth and adults, writes non-fiction titles for the education market, and is the co-editor of YA & Children's Literature for Hunger Mountain, the arts journal of Vermont College.
keklamagoon.com
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By snowrose23
Format:Kindle Edition
This book will make u cry in some parts. I loved the book.It has amazing cracters in this book. I loved how the auther put this book togeter. She did a great job puting the plot and the them togeter. So if u are looking for a great book to read.Thin this is the book u should pick up and read. This is a great read for teens 15 and up.
By K. Butler
Format:Hardcover
37 Things I Love is a very deceiving book. From the cover I expected something light and fun. What I got was a rather serious story that touched on first love, lost friendships, and the death of a loved one. I don't know if maybe my expectations were just set for something completely different or what but I just didn't really care much for 37 Things I Love.
The characters in 37 Things I Love were lacking quite a bit. The main character, Ellis, had very little personality and almost no backbone. She never stood up for herself and she acted like it was her job to just take the crap her friend Abby was dishing out. And Abby was not a friend. She was a Grade A bitch. She made fun of Ellis and their other friend, Colin, constantly. And when Abby did something stupid it was Ellis' fault. Colin was the only one I even remotely liked although he had no backbone either.
The plot didn't seem to go anywhere. Don't get me wrong the book was a quick read but mainly because it was only 224 pages and had short chapters. It was actually pretty dull and kind of predictable. I just didn't see any real change or growth until the end of the book. I expected so much more.
Overall, 37 Things I Love just fell short of my expectations. I really wanted to like it but I couldn't. I would recommend getting this one from your local library if you are interested in reading it.
The characters in 37 Things I Love were lacking quite a bit. The main character, Ellis, had very little personality and almost no backbone. She never stood up for herself and she acted like it was her job to just take the crap her friend Abby was dishing out. And Abby was not a friend. She was a Grade A bitch. She made fun of Ellis and their other friend, Colin, constantly. And when Abby did something stupid it was Ellis' fault. Colin was the only one I even remotely liked although he had no backbone either.
The plot didn't seem to go anywhere. Don't get me wrong the book was a quick read but mainly because it was only 224 pages and had short chapters. It was actually pretty dull and kind of predictable. I just didn't see any real change or growth until the end of the book. I expected so much more.
Overall, 37 Things I Love just fell short of my expectations. I really wanted to like it but I couldn't. I would recommend getting this one from your local library if you are interested in reading it.
By DAC
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Format:Hardcover
Ellis, has less then a week left of her sophomore year but all she can think about is her father who has been in a coma for the last few years. Her mother wants to talk about their next step but Ellis doesn't want to let her father go. When Ellis was younger she had two best friends Abby and Cora. Cora pulled away from the group around 8th grade, and Ellis never knew why but she was too worried about her father to find out. Ellis and Abby are still friends but Abby can't be counted on to listen. So Ellis turns to her other friend Colin who does care enough to pay attention but Ellis still feels a bit out of sorts as if something is missing. Slowly and carefully Ellis and Cora are learning how to reconnect. Ellis discovers that her one time best friend is a lesbian. Cora's old/new friendship/maybe something more is just what Ellis needs. Ellis and Cora's relationship is handled very well. However like everything else. it was secondary to Ellis trying to cope with her father's coma and learn how to talk with her mother. This has a softer touch then Magoon's previous novels. I appreciate an author with a bit of range, different stories should read differently. Ellis's heart is on display throughout. I have read all of Magoon's novels and she has yet to disappoint. Actually she simply keeps getting better.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well-written and well-worth the time
Summer vacation is close, but not close enough for sophomore Ellis Baldwin to avoid a barrage of impossible choices. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Socratic Parent
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
What a wonderful look at a grief not many can understand and complicated friendships. This book had me wrapped up in it from beginning to end!
Published 12 months ago by Denise Jaden
