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The Goodbye Time (2008)

by Celeste Conway(Favorite Author)

3.03 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0385735553 (ISBN13: 9780385735551)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Delacorte Books for Young Readers

review 1: Read this for a realistic fiction genre study on special needs... the character with special needs was a very minor part of the story. The cover is misleading - I thought it took place in the 50s, but it takes place in present-day Manhattan. First person narrative - moderate pacing, choppy plot. Parents seem to be just vehicles for advice and explanation. Author tried to tackle too many issues with this one slim book (98 pages): change/new beginnings, imaginary play, first kiss, friendship (fights), menstruation, developmentally disabled older brother, gifted older brother, death of classmate's father, single-parent families, money. Not much about this book appealed to me, frankly, but at least it was short. :)
review 2: I'll be recommending this 98-pager... more, a mini-novel, to sixth and seventh grade girls in the library. It's often in middle school when friends realize the differences in each other's family life, and in this case, Anna has much that Katy doesn't - two successful parents, a healthy brother, and a big New York City apartment. When life gets rough for Katy and their elementary-age games of pretend no longer provide the escape she needs from reality, their friendship is tested in a way that will strike a familiar cord with women of any age. Thanks to the guidance provided by a caring mother and her older brother, Anna, hurt by Katy's suddenly harsh words, remains loyal to her best friend, making readers turn the pages to find out if their friendship survives the storm. less

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