Beil, Michael D. Summer at Forsaken Lake 336 pgs. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012. $12.13. (Rating: G)
Nicholas spends the summer mirroring a summer his father spent in the same place. Forsaken Lake. Nicholas isn’t excited about staying with his Great-Uncle Nick, nor his twin sisters, nor being without technology. But he finds himself enjoying the joys of a simpler time –sailing, swimming, making boats, baseball.
On top of that is a couple of big mysteries, a new friend Charlie, and some danger
Despite the author playing out the idea of an ideal, magical, adventurous, nostalgic, and wholesome summer for a pre-teen boy…well I actually bought in and liked it a lot. Despite the fact that I have zero interest boats and baseball!! There was a ton of cool plot lines and mini-adventures to hold my interest through all the perfect summer fun. I think students will enjoy this book, especially since they can go and watch the authors own version of The Seaweed Strangler!
Despite the author playing out the idea of an ideal, magical, adventurous, nostalgic, and wholesome summer for a pre-teen boy…well I actually bought in and liked it a lot. Despite the fact that I have zero interest boats and baseball!! There was a ton of cool plot lines and mini-adventures to hold my interest through all the perfect summer fun. I think students will enjoy this book, especially since they can go and watch the authors own version of The Seaweed Strangler!
Elementary, MS –ADVISABLE Reviewer: Stephanie School Librarian & Author.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE6nHYl-DEY
Here is the link to the video with sound --Cindy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE6nHYl-DEY
Here is the link to the video with sound --Cindy
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