Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Stealing Kevin's Heart by M. Scott Carter

Name: Mrs. Valerie Giambona, librarian
What was your impression of the book? Good
Would you recommend this book to a friend?  Yes  
                          
What was your favorite part?       
“ Life’s not fair, the difference between the winners and losers is that the winners never give up.”
Who was your favorite character? Why?  
Alex was the main character, and likeable. He suffers through and endures a bad situation. Feeling alone, guilty, and grief stricken, his sadness brings him to the unthinkable. 
Summary
In a small town, Alex and Kevin have been friends since kindergarten. Now seniors in high school, they have so much to look forward too. Then a horrible accident happens and Alex blames himself. Feeling this great sadness and tragedy Alex suffers in silence. His parents send him to a summer camp for troubled youths in the wilds of southeastern Oklahoma. There Alex finds the friends and support he needs to heal, and look forward to the future. Love survives...............
Additional feedback (optional)
Stealing Kevin’s Heart had a predictable plot. A good read with a great message to its readers. The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.

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