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The Great Unexpected (2012)

by Sharon Creech(Favorite Author)

3.75 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0061892327 (ISBN13: 9780061892325)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

HarperCollins

review 1: There is not book I do not like from Sharon Creech, but this is one of my favorites, so far. The story is part mystery, part drama, part paranormal, and all endearing. Like everything from Creech, her characters are unique and vivid. I love her protagonist, Naomi, her honesty, her curiosity and very straight forward way she views the world. I like how she is contrasted with the silly, lovable character of Lizzi. But, mostly, I love the way this story speaks to forgiveness, to human flaw and to the many ways we misunderstand our fellow human beings. Just in love with this book. Thank you, Sharon Creech, for being with me through many years of reading and for never failing to write with wit, honesty and humor.
review 2: What an unexpected delight! (See what I di... mored there? ;) I found the audiobook at a library sale and snatched it up because Natalie had exclaimed over it (and she has yet to steer me wrong). Believe me when I say that this is an excellent middle grade novel. Ms. Creech takes a vast array of seemingly unconnectable characters and then gives hints little by little (keeping you turning pages or continuing to listen so you can find out what happens next) until there's an invisible thread connecting them all. And the characters are the shining points of the entire story! Naomi and Lizzie, Nula and Joe, Witch Wiggins, Crazy Cora, Mrs. Mudkin, the Ireland ladies, and of course the "infamous" Finn-boy. They are all delightful! This is a fun adventure full of eccentric and quirky characters that you'll love. I think I'll go have another listen. :) less

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