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Night Kites Library Binding – May, 1986

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  • Library Binding: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Harpercollins (May 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060232544
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060232542
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 6 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsNIGHT KITES
By A Customer on May 17, 1999
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I thought Night Kites was a good book. I usually do not read books,but this book was good to read. I am glad I readed it. The book was about. Erick liked his best friend's girlfriend and she liked him back. But Erick had a girlfriend too. He broke up with his gf to go out with his friends gf Nikki. That would have made me mad. If a friend did that to me. Erick's brother Pete was gay and got AIDS but did not tell anyone at first. Pete told his mom. He trusted her not to tell anyone. At the end of the book. Erick lost his bestfriend Jack and his new girlfriend Nikki because her father find out that his brother had AIDS and he did not want her around him anymore. YOU SOULD READ THIS BOOK. YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE IT.
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3.0 out of 5 starsWell-written, serious teen drama
By Matt Hetling on April 9, 2005
Format: Paperback
This is a serious teen drama novel that weaves the very serious issues of hiv and sexual orientation in with a realistic quiltwork of the more typical issues that contribute to teen angst.

Erick is the main character of the book, and it seems like there is no end to his troubles. His perfect big brother, Pete, comes out of the closet as a gay man and then reveals that he's tested HIV positive. This horrifies his straight-laced and traditional parents, who are simultaneously disturbed by their son's sexuality and horrified at the disease that he faces.

In the meantime, Erick has other problems. His relationships with his girlfriend Dill and his best friend Jack are threatened when he and Jack's girlfriend, Nicki, develop romantic feelings for each other. Nicki is an strong, loner character who hides a secret vulnerability behind an aggressive brassiness and sexuality.

On the one hand, this book's plot seems like an after-school special tailor-made to deal with the issues that teens face. On the other hand, M.E. Kerr brings a strong, professional touch to the writing, and the characters are deeper and more realistic than you would find in a made-for-TV deal.

I think that the love triangle and the realism might make this an entertaining read that will be more digestible than a straight story about the more serious stuff would be.
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5.0 out of 5 starsErick finally learns the true meaning of family being first.
By A Customer on June 8, 1998
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The story "Night Kites" by M.E. Kerr takes place in a small town in New York called Seaville. It is a realistic story but a misadventure at the same time. Erick, the main character is 17 years old and has red hair. He has an older brother called Pete. Erick's girlfriend is Dill, she is a tomboy. jack is Erick's best friend they have been friends since they were young. Jack is 17 as well. His girlfriend is Nicki and she has blond hair, blue eyes and always dresses in seductive clothes. Nicki is a very attractive girl and sometimes it's hard for Erick to take his eyes off her, or is she the one who can't take her eyes of him?
I liked this story a lot. It is very realistic. The author expresses the idea of family being first when they need help and that you should help them because they would be there for you. I recommend this book to teens. I wouldn't recommend it for younger readers since they probably wouldn't understand the story and because of that they wouldn't be able to enjoy the story. If you haven't read the book yet I strongly suggest you start reading it. I give this story "Two spirited thumbs up".
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4.0 out of 5 starsMy Kite
By Meredith Anshus on October 1, 2002
Format: Paperback
I wrote this monologue on Night Kites. The speaker in the monologue is Erick, the main character. His subject is his brother Pete. Hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.
Have you ever seen a kite flying in the humbled night?
I have.
Have you ever known someone you loved would leave you forever?
I have.
I always tried to
live
Pete. Live his spirit, live his love. But, I never could. He was his own.
Untouchable,
floating through life. Living his own way in a restrictive world.
He knew people. Knew why they did something or didn't. Knew why they would say something or why they wouldn't.
When Pete got
smaller
his spirit grew. Mom tried to understand. Dad said `it's a family thing', fearing his
club membership
floated in the balance. I only knew I
loved
him.
Night kites fly because they are not
afraid
of the night. They're
different.
They make their own light. Floating through the
daunting,
judgmental,
scared
of the unknown night. Pete is a night kite. He will
always
be mine, floating
untouched
in the sky. Yet so
hurt
in the earth.
Have you ever seen a kite flying in the humbled night?
I have.
It was
Pete.
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3.0 out of 5 starsA good read, but the social charm of this is a bit out dated.
By Adam on February 18, 2014
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I originally read this book in the 8th grade which was before Magic Johnson was diagnosed with AIDS. It is a good coming of age book, but it is written from a mid-80's point of view on homosexuality and aids, which at this point is a bit out-dated. This is a good read, but it has lost a bit of charm having been 30 years since it's composition.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI love this book It is a have to read if you like sad books
By A Customer on September 11, 1999
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I just starting reading it and i couldn't put it down! It is the best book for a teenager to read. My teacher told me to read it she said I should get into reading sad stories because thats what she likes. It is the best!
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5.0 out of 5 starsWas a great high school read!
By A Customer on December 12, 2001
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As I was posting reviews for a few of my favorite books, I remembered a book I had read long ago. When I was in high school I didn't read for pleasure...I only read when I had to.
I did a book report on this book by M.E. Kerr. I was delighted to find that I enjoyed the book. In fact I read it in one day! This book has stuck with me, even until today. I was so impressed with the writing style of this author. I felt like she placed me right in the middle of the story! The characters were so colorful. I can still see them in my mind. The story is a wonderful "coming of age" novel. It caught my attention at age 15. That's why I still think this is a great read. In fact, I just may read it again.
I would highly recommend this to readers of all ages.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsYears Ago

I read this book when I was a sophomore or Junior in High School, which was eight or nine years ago. Read more

Published on February 23, 2011 by KENTUCKY Wildcat 1981
5.0 out of 5 starseasy reading!

I had to purchase this book for my 15 year old for her book report and she was glad that she choosed this book. She read it in 2 days with no problem. A great book to have.

Published on September 12, 2007 by T. Brown
3.0 out of 5 starsLife goes on

The story of a young man who faces difficulties through school and his family. Erick goes to high school, he is just like any other regular student. Read more

Published on October 13, 2003 by Hugo Olivares
4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Book

Very good book. It deals with subjects that affect teens today. This is a very real book, but may not be for anyone under 13.

Published on December 12, 2001 by kevin powell
5.0 out of 5 starsPretty cool

Hey, I'm not really into books at all, and I wouldn't even read them if it wasn't for summer reading. Well, I picked this one up because it had 5th grade reading level, easy A. Read more

Published on June 16, 2000
5.0 out of 5 starsSad and Magical and Sensitive

Night Kites is probably my favorite ME Kerr book and that is saying a lot. This book whisks you away into it's own world, which, while keeping basicaly realistic, still manages to... Read more

Published on December 9, 1999
5.0 out of 5 starsCHECK IT OUT THIS IS A REALLY GOOD BOOK!!!!!!

The book that I am reading is Night Kites. The book is fiction, which I really enjoy reading. So far in the reading the charters grab your attention. Read more

Published on April 22, 1999

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