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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A Wonderful Tale for Any Generation, December 16, 2009
"Across the Pond" by Storyheart is a wonderful tale of youth combining all the elements of those "first" times. Young Fred Squire is our leading man, destined to protect the virtue of one special young lady....whether he knows it or not! But first, the homework assignment given to him for over the holiday (homework on a holiday...a crime indeed), must be tackled. Although a seemingly small part of the book, it does provide quite a few laughs as he discovers that words in one country do not always mean the same thing in another.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe with worry and cheer in celebration as right triumphs over wrong in this heart warming story. Recommended for young adult readers as well as those that simply love the genre! The messages within are memorable indeed and the story will stay with you long after you've crossed back to your side of the pond....
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Feel Good Teen Story, November 8, 2009
This is such a lovely, feel good short story which starts as 14 year old Fred arrives in America (across the pond) to stay for two weeks with his father's best friend's family -- Phil, wife Julie and daughter Brittney -- as his parents have won a holiday of a lifetime to Australia and couldn't take him with them.
A romance soon develops between Fred and Brittney and Fred's time in America is full of ups and downs, including getting into trouble on more than one occasion by the difference in the meaning of words, a misunderstanding with Brittney's flirtatious friend, protecting her honour and how attending a baseball game has unexpected repercussions!
My only problem with this book is how quickly Brit and Fred 'fell in love' which I thought was a little bit unreal.
But, overall, a quick, easy read with some funny moments and one that I would recommend for teens.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
title - Love at First Sight, November 2, 2009
If you are looking for a light, fun read, pick up this book. It is geared towards teens, but I found it so much fun to read as well. It is about a romance between two teens, Fred and Brit. Poor Fred dreads going "Across the Pond" to stay with his parents' friends while his parents head to Australia. Like all teens, he thinks he is destined for boredom, until he meets Brittany. It is love at first site for the 15 year old boy and then the adventures begin. The author does a great job creating their story combining young love and adventure along with just enough conflict to add a little extra interest. It has all the elements that teens crave and is such a great story that it appeals to adults as well.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Words don't always mean the same thing., November 1, 2009
This is a book of two young teens from two different parts of the world brought together for a short amount of time. The boy from England is sent to America to stay with family friends instead of joining his parents on a trip to Australia. The American family has a daughter (Brit) his age so the story will unfold once he arrives. In the meantime he takes this opportunity to complete a school project and is looking for words that mean the same thing but of course are different words. For example "the loo" would be "the bathroom".
Once he (Fred) gets there and is introduced to the daughter there is an immediate connection and off they go to meet her friends. It's a typical teen story and quick romance. He's cute, they all love him and he's a nice guy on top of it. The one interesting part is he is bullied by a group of three boys and decides in time to handle the issue.
What he finds out is that Brit the girl he is staying with has also been bullied by the same group for different reasons. I'm sure you can figure it out. So, he decides to solve it for both of them and in the end becomes a true friend. This is a story you'll enjoy from start to finish!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A great YA romance, October 20, 2009
This is a great read for tweens and teens - and the rest of us who still love YA fiction. There is romance, adventure, misunderstandings and even a big bully you can watch get his comeuppance! Fred comes from England and stays with Brit and her family in America while his parents go to Australia. While he's there, he and Brit fall in love.
Brit and Fred are funny and endearing. I admit it took me a few pages to really get into the story, but when I did, I couldn't stop reading! It's also fun to watch Fred work out all the differences between the languages of the two countries. All in all, Across the Pond is an enchanting story of first love.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
nice read, great characters, October 16, 2009
Ahhh, young love! This book reminded me of what it was like to fall in love. The young characters were so sweet, I wanted to meet them. This is an easy read and definitely worth your time. I would be interested to know what happens with Fred and Brit after the book ends.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Teen love story, October 9, 2009
Across the Pond is a lovely teen romance about an adolescent boy visiting America for the first time and falling in love with the daughter of the family he stays with. A book clearly aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences who will enjoy the plotline of the main character as a knight-in-shining-armor, teens can easily relate to this story of being relocated to a completely new place, first love, the struggles of growing up and dealing with bullies.
Fred, a young teen from England, goes to New York for the first time to stay with family friends when his parents decide to take an impromptu trip. Thinking at first that this trip is going to be a bore, he is quickly reassured when he starts to get along with Brit, the same-age adolescent daughter of the family friends. Eventually their relationship becomes love and Fred is given multiple chances to prove himself to Brit, including impressing her friends and squaring off against the bully who's been bothering her.
Overall a cute love story. Highly recommended for teens.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good Teen Love Story, August 25, 2009
Fifteen year-old Fred Squire is disappointed about being sent to the United States to stay with friends of his parents, Phil and Julie, over his vacation instead of going with his parents to Australia. However, when he gets to the airport, he gets nervous about meeting Phil and Julie and especially about their 15-year-old daughter, Brit. His worries are laid aside when he meets them, though. Fred immediately begins falling for Brit. He starts to think this trip might not be so bad after all.
Fred's trip to the United States isn't just about relaxing, though. He has a school project to work on. His school project consists of learning about a different culture and comparing it to his own. Throughout the book, Fred jots down differences in language that he comes across and makes a few notes about other differences he finds, like the fact that trainers (sneakers) cost less in the United States. He learns some new words as well as some old words that have new meanings, which lead to some embarrassing moments for both Fred and Brit. Fred learns about the differences in the two cultures by attending a barbeque, learning about baseball, and touring Boston. Fred also falls in love with Brit, meets her friends, has a run-in with the local bully, and going to a very important baseball game.
The whole different culture, different language thing was extremely interesting. I've read books where an American goes to a different country, but this is the first book I've read where the "foreign culture" was my own. It was fun seeing the United States through the eyes of a foreigner.
Across the Pond is a fun story about a boy's first love. Like most teenagers, Fred is worried about fitting in and being accepted. He is baffled by the inner-workings of the female mind. He is an all-around nice guy who falls in love with Brit, who is a girl-next-door type of girl. The characters are all down-to-earth and realistic. They deal with typical teenage problems: love, bullies, and fitting in. Making it a great story for teens with characters and situations they can relate to.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Light Summer Reading..., August 24, 2009
For a quick, light summer read try Across The Pond by Storyheart. The reading is appropriate for young adults and yet will appeal to adults. This book has an unforgettable story, adventure and romance. It is a fun read and at times will leave you giggling.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A comming of age story, August 20, 2009
In "Across the Pond", author Storyheart , writes a coming of age tale about Fred Squire, a 15 year-old English boy. While his parents are enjoying a dream vacation for two that they one to Australia, Fred is being shipped off the States. Seated next to a woman that is continually asking questions and smells of garlic, he is worried about what to expect once he lands. After some minor mishaps his plane finally lands in New York. Meeting his parent's friends Phil and Julie, he realizes that there is nothing to worry about. Making friends with their daughter, Brit who happens to be the same age, they soon embark on a journey that they will never forget. During a surprise outing to a ballgame Fred catches the 500th homerun ball hit by Braves player, Chipper Evans, who happens to be Brits favorite player. From there chaos ensues as eager fans surrounds them trying to buy the famous ball, they have to flee to the safety of the car. Meanwhile, Fred has to face the bully Harris, and his two minions, who have been terrorizing Brit and her girlfriends. After an altercation at the mall, and failing to get Brit to tell her parents about Harris, Fred takes matters into his own hand. Meeting Harris in an abandoned lot behind the mall a fight ensues between the two boys, with Fred defending the honor of the girl he has fallen in love with. Finally Brit tells her parents starting a chain reaction, which lands Harris in boot camp. With his journey coming to and end an unexpected visitor shows up.
Mr. Vic Anderson, who represents the Atlanta Braves comes calling for the ball, telling Fred to name his price. Working out a deal with Vic, Fred trades the ball for a surprise visit from Chipper Evans, for Brit. Earning the respect of Phil and Julie they arrange a trip for Brit to go to England at Christmas. In just a short time Fred has went from Squire to Knight.
With characters so lively you can find each one in your own hometown, Storyheart has written a tale that all teens will fall in love with. A definite homerun, with short chapters, quick-wit and believable situations that teens can relate to. With a brilliant blend of American and English this is a spot on book.
With hilarious language translation problems and a repeat performance by the garlic lady, you cannot go wrong with this book. Although it has mild language it is a perfect read for any young adult. Chocked full of teenage drama, new love, and tons of sports, this is a book for boys or girls
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