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This turned out to be my new favorite book! I loved it and information technology was but astonishing. It is well-nigh a boy named Michael whose male parent died in war and he doesn't know how. He has a overprotective female parent, and is poor and so he has to piece of work on a farm. He also has to become through obstacles including fights with his family unit, getting messages from a unknown sender, and hiding that he joined the football squad (from his mother). This turned out to be my new favorite book! I loved it and it was just amazing. It is most a boy named Michael whose male parent died in war and he doesn't know how. He has a overprotective mother, and is poor so he has to work on a farm. He also has to get through obstacles including fights with his family, getting letters from a unknown sender, and hiding that he joined the football squad (from his mother). ...more

Wow, this book was seriously good. It had some peachy lessons in it and it was really enjoyable. I likewise really liked the chief character, Mike, he was a hard worker, enjoyed learning, and was but a skilful person overall. I don't usually get emotional while reading a book, only this one had in me in tears. It is just so real and deals with a lot of things that are going on in the world. I would recommend this book to anyone and anybody! Wow, this book was seriously expert. It had some cracking lessons in it and it was really enjoyable. I also really liked the main character, Mike, he was a hard worker, enjoyed learning, and was merely a practiced person overall. I don't usually get emotional while reading a book, but this 1 had in me in tears. It is just so existent and deals with a lot of things that are going on in the world. I would recommend this volume to anyone and anybody! ...more than

Mike has a lot on his plate. He does well academically, but he too has to piece of work a lot to help out his mother, Ever since his father was killed in Afghanistan, life has been difficult. His mother is too afraid to even let him play football, and the atmosphere in their run downward firm is tense. When Mike receives a alphabetic character which his father wrote before he died, and which promises more messages to come, he is glad to go to know his father better, just as well stressed by all of the quondam wounds the letters Mike has a lot on his plate. He does well academically, but he also has to work a lot to assist out his mother, E'er since his father was killed in Afghanistan, life has been difficult. His mother is too afraid to even let him play football, and the atmosphere in their run down house is tense. When Mike receives a letter of the alphabet which his father wrote before he died, and which promises more than letters to come, he is glad to get to know his male parent meliorate, but as well stressed past all of the former wounds the messages reopens. He takes the challenges his begetter makes-- going out for football, request out Isma, and going to a political party. This puts Mike more and more at odds with his mother, and he even finds difficulties with members of the football squad over Isma, whose parents came from Afghanistan. Ultimately, Mike needs to decide who he wants to be, whether or non he decides to follow his parents' advice.

Strengths: The best office of this is the framing of personal growth within the arenas of football and romance. This makes it a book that works for both older middle school students as well as high school. Mike'south struggle with dealing with his father's death is done very realistically; I thought information technology was a particularly good affect to take the younger sister claim that she didn't actually even retrieve her father. The hardships that Mike had-- riding his bike, not having a computer, having to work and worry about leaks in the roof of the firm-- were non overdone and added a lot of depth to his grapheme. The details almost the war in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan were adept every bit well, especially the local feeling almost Isma and her family unit.

Weaknesses: This got a bit preachy on several topics, but this tends not to carp students as much as information technology bothers me. Definitely purchasing.

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While I think the writer's premise and themes are good, I constitute this book to exist contrived and not authentic. The vocalism of the protagonist didn't audio like a real teenager to me, only rather similar an adult trying to sound similar a teen. I realize that Mike is supposed to be more responsible than other kids due to his circumstances, but it still didn't ring true for me.

Also, the graphic symbol of the female parent was too contradictory and confusing. She was overprotective and didn't let Mike play football, but

While I think the author'due south premise and themes are practiced, I found this book to be contrived and not accurate. The voice of the protagonist didn't sound like a real teenager to me, but rather similar an adult trying to sound like a teen. I realize that Mike is supposed to exist more responsible than other kids due to his circumstances, but it still didn't ring true for me.

Besides, the grapheme of the mother was too contradictory and confusing. She was overprotective and didn't permit Mike play football, only she left her kids lone to fend for themselves for hours, rarely checking in with them, and she avoided talking to them near real issues? The town is so minor that there are only 40 kids in the senior form, simply she doesn't e'er find out that Mike is playing football game?
In fact, few of the female characters are portrayed positively, except the librarian - even Isma has issues. Mike'due south mother, Isma'southward female parent, the sister, the sleazy girl - all negative characters. I noticed that the writer didn't thank his mother in the acknowledgements... issue there?

All this being said, my teachers' book order decided that this is a 'niche' book- many kids will try it and put it down because of the slow stride. But other kids (maybe boys who play football, and/or have a parent in the military) will stick with it and savor information technology. We volition promote it in the hope that that i kid is reached.

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Imagine life with an overprotective mother, an annoying younger sister, very little 'life' exterior of school and piece of work, and, to pinnacle it all off, you begin getting letters from your begetter who died in war several years ago.

This is the life of Mike Wilson, a high school sophomore itching to get dorsum into football and ready to atomic number 82 a typical high schooler'due south life. When he begins to receive letters from his father who mysteriously died in Republic of iraq, Mike starts taking his dad'southward advice, which leads him to g

Imagine life with an overprotective female parent, an abrasive younger sister, very little 'life' exterior of school and piece of work, and, to meridian it all off, you begin getting letters from your male parent who died in state of war several years ago.

This is the life of Mike Wilson, a loftier schoolhouse sophomore itching to get dorsum into football and set up to lead a typical high schooler's life. When he begins to receive messages from his begetter who mysteriously died in Iraq, Mike starts taking his dad's advice, which leads him to many new experiences. 1 question that all the same remains for Mike is who is sending the letters?

Although it was a little predictable, I enjoyed the novel and recommend it as a middle school read. The characters were engaging and authentically set in a unique situation. The story as well touches well on some tough topics apropos the war in Iraq and brings a new perspective on our soldiers' role.

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Grabbed at the library. It was an okay book. A reminder to live life to the fullest and to treat others kindly. Was an intriguing idea. Love the thought of being able to either exit A bulletin for my loved ones if I know I'one thousand going or to receive ane from a lost loved one. I would actually love a letter from my dad.

This book was one of my FAVORITE books of all fourth dimension!!
Mike and his younger sister Mary have lived alone,simply existence raised by their single mom. Mike'due south father was killed in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan. As Mike tries to sympathise what happened to his father, he realizes that not but is he missing his father, he'south missing out on loftier school fun. What volition happen next??? Will he ever figure out what happened to his strangely missing father?....... This volume was i of my FAVORITE books of all time!!
Mike and his younger sister Mary have lived alone,only being raised by their unmarried mom. Mike's male parent was killed in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan. Every bit Mike tries to sympathise what happened to his father, he realizes that not only is he missing his father, he'due south missing out on loftier school fun. What volition happen next??? Will he e'er figure out what happened to his strangely missing begetter?....... ...more

This volume was about a male child named mike, his life is sort of miserable at the moment because of something that happened in schoolhouse. When he was seven his dad got killed by something he doesn't want to know (he was in the army)& he barely ever got to see him or spend fourth dimension with him. He was turning 16 or 17 I tin can't remember but he was mysteriously getting notes from his dad. It was very interesting and mysterious I, would read it again if I wanted/could. I recommend this book to any ages. This book was most a boy named mike, his life is sort of miserable at the moment because of something that happened in schoolhouse. When he was seven his dad got killed by something he doesn't want to know (he was in the army)& he barely ever got to encounter him or spend time with him. He was turning sixteen or 17 I can't call back just he was mysteriously getting notes from his dad. It was very interesting and mysterious I, would read it once again if I wanted/could. I recommend this volume to any ages. ...more

Patrick Murdock
Mr Carroll English
October 26, 2014

Summer volume review #two

The title of this book is "If You're Reading This" , written by Trent Reedy.

The main character is named Michael Wilson. Michael lost his father in the state of war in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan when he was 7 years quondam. From then on his female parent has been very over protective of Michael. Michael is a very curious kid that is always trying to figure out more about his father. Isma Is a very important character in the book. Isma is a Muslim girl that d

Patrick Murdock
Mr Carroll English
October 26, 2014

Summer book review #ii

The title of this book is "If You're Reading This" , written by Trent Reedy.

The main grapheme is named Michael Wilson. Michael lost his father in the state of war in Afghanistan when he was seven years old. From then on his mother has been very over protective of Michael. Michael is a very curious kid that is always trying to effigy out more than about his father. Isma Is a very important character in the book. Isma is a Muslim daughter that dates Michael during the volume. Although, Isma is constantly made fun of for her religion.

The plot of the book is Michael trying to live a normal life, full of friends, family, and sports. Michaels father, who died in the state of war, sent Michael messages from 8 years ago In the state of war. Michael receives these letters when he is xvi. In the letters, Michael's dad gave him goals and mission for Michael to do. These missions included trying a new sport. Michael wanted to play football although Michael'due south mom is not allowing him to play. Although, Michael disobeys his mom and goes out for football.

As Michael continues his quest to find out who is father is and how he died, he discovers that the person at mistake for his fathers death may be someone he knows very closely. Michael also lives up to all the missions his father challenged him to do. These missions give Michael a high school experience he will never forget.

I personally very much enjoyed reading this book. Information technology had a lot of suspense and unlikely events. It besides made yous feel for all those kids who lost a parent or family member in a war. This book helps you understand how hard it is for families to overcome such extreme arduousness. This book too included a lot of sports, which is one of the reasons why I very much enjoyed this book.

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This was difficult for me to score so low considering I thought the bones plot line was excellent: Mike learns most his dead father through a series of letters that begin arriving shortly earlier his 16th birthday. Unfortunately, the flaws in the writing were distracting. Firstly, the mother and sister were just awful. Information technology was hard to feel empathy for either of them despite the fact that they are living the same hard life as Mike. The football players were 1 dimensional - I couldn't really tell them apa This was hard for me to score so low because I idea the bones plot line was excellent: Mike learns about his expressionless father through a series of letters that begin arriving shortly before his 16th birthday. Unfortunately, the flaws in the writing were distracting. Firstly, the mother and sis were just awful. It was hard to experience empathy for either of them despite the fact that they are living the same hard life as Mike. The football players were one dimensional - I couldn't really tell them apart. I found the football play-by-plays to be an interruption in the real plot. I don't call up they added to the story at all. And finally the switch from messages to video was simply too much.
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Mike is the model son. He studies, reads and works to earn actress money for his mom and younger sister. The problem is that Mike wants more out of life than just work, work, piece of work. When he goes behind his mom's back to join the football team, it brings him more friends and more troubles since his new buddies don't corroborate of his crush. On top of keeping football from his mom, Mike as well keeps a much bigger secret virtually the letters he is receiving that his dad left for him before he died serving in Mike is the model son. He studies, reads and works to earn extra coin for his mom and younger sister. The problem is that Mike wants more out of life than just work, work, work. When he goes backside his mom'south dorsum to bring together the football team, it brings him more friends and more troubles since his new buddies don't approve of his crush. On top of keeping football from his mom, Mike also keeps a much bigger hole-and-corner about the messages he is receiving that his dad left for him before he died serving in the military. This is a great coming of historic period story. Many teens volition exist able to relate to the characters and their struggles with relationships and growing upward. ...more than

Won this book on Goodreads!!! This is my start book that I have ever won!!! YAY!

Enjoyed this story. Showed information technology to my students and they are going crazy over information technology!! Thank you Trent Reedy for writing such a heartfelt story.

this book was really good. i would recommend it to anybody because it tells most a very descriptive story. its nearly a child named Michael and his dad died in the war at Afghanistan. and he died when Michael was 8 years erstwhile. and his male parent wasn't there for long so he gave these letters to someone in his squad to give it to his son. and he gets them on certain days and the notes ar saying like relish high school and dont fence with people and take a good life. and hes trying to get information on west this volume was really adept. i would recommend it to everyone considering it tells about a very descriptive story. its about a kid named Michael and his dad died in the war at Afghanistan. and he died when Michael was 8 years old. and his begetter wasn't there for long so he gave these letters to someone in his squad to give it to his son. and he gets them on certain days and the notes ar saying like bask high school and dont contend with people and have a proficient life. and hes trying to get information on who is giving these messages to him.

this book was past far the all-time book i ever read. i actually enjoyed the book and it was interesting to see this kid but go through high school and his father just dying. and its crazy just to see a immature child piece of work just as well as his mom to barely provide for at that place family in a rundown business firm. and his dad wants him to play football game but his mom doesn't want him to because its "unsafe". merely this book was a really proficient book and i recall anybody should read it

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I think that this book was a real 5 star because information technology'southward a book nearly a boy named mike who lost his dad 7 years agone when his dad died in the army. And then he is 15 years old and then starts getting letter'southward from his dad. This make's you wonder, who is sending the letter's. The alphabetic character'south tell Mike that he should do stuff like play football, get a girl, and Get at least i A+ on a test( which he is proficient at getting). So he what his dad's letter's say. I think that this volume was a real five star because it's a book about a boy named mike who lost his dad seven years ago when his dad died in the regular army. And then he is 15 years old and then starts getting letter of the alphabet'southward from his dad. This make'due south you wonder, who is sending the letter'south. The letter's tell Mike that he should practise stuff similar play football, get a girl, and Get at least one A+ on a exam( which he is proficient at getting). So he what his dad'southward letter's say. ...more than

I really enjoyed this book!

I read information technology to preview it for our school library. Our school is K-8, and the main character is a sophomore in loftier school. There is quite a bit of making out and some scenes with underage drinking, and so I am non certain information technology is right for our schoolhouse. However, I recall nearly of the things that stick out to me as a parent are things that certainly went on at my high school and are typical of near.

Every bit I said, the master character is a sophomore male child in loftier schoolhouse. His father was killed

I really enjoyed this book!

I read it to preview it for our school library. Our school is K-viii, and the main character is a sophomore in high school. There is quite a bit of making out and some scenes with underage drinking, so I am not sure it is right for our schoolhouse. However, I think nearly of the things that stick out to me equally a parent are things that certainly went on at my high school and are typical of most.

As I said, the main character is a sophomore boy in high school. His male parent was killed seven years prior in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan. As a result, his female parent is overprotective and only lets him study and work on a nearby subcontract. She refuses to talk well-nigh his father. Nearing his 16th birthday, he starts getting messages from his begetter, giving him a chance to get to know him ameliorate and besides raising more questions nigh his expiry and what he was fighting for. The messages also challenge him to make improvements in his life, from asking a girl to trip the light fantastic toe to doing something kind for his mom and sister. The letters and the actions he takes to fulfill the challenges begin the transition from a boy to a man. In that location is also a lot of football in the volume.

I seriously think this should be required reading for all incoming freshman boys, and it is so good that I've encouraged my daughter to read it besides.

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This story was amazing and not ane that I would accept picked out for myself. It was recommended to me by one of my students. Mike is a sophomore in high school, almost to turn 16, and trying to discover his mode in the world. His dad was killed in Afghanistan when Mike was 8 years old. Suddenly, Mike finds letters arriving from his dad. The letters include advice on everything from playing sports, beingness in high schoolhouse, girls, dealing with his mom and sister, and becoming a man. His dad reminds Mike ove This story was amazing and not 1 that I would have picked out for myself. Information technology was recommended to me by one of my students. Mike is a sophomore in high schoolhouse, almost to plough 16, and trying to detect his mode in the world. His dad was killed in Afghanistan when Mike was viii years quondam. Suddenly, Mike finds letters arriving from his dad. The letters include communication on everything from playing sports, being in high school, girls, dealing with his mom and sister, and becoming a man. His dad reminds Mike over and over that his discussion, his integrity are what mean the virtually to people. This story was very well written. I enjoyed learning more nearly football game, the plays, and the players. I also enjoyed reading about the Iowa towns that Mike played in. A great book. I highly recommend information technology. ...more than

Thank you.

Equally the wife of a career soldier and mother to his children, I find this story is an crawly souvenir from father to son. Not many men are able to put these feelings into words. Mr Reedy offers an understanding that family members, and nonmilitary, can wrap their minds around. I know it has for me. So, cheers for writing this book.

I really like this book. It keeps the reader thinking throughout the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes books that are interesting and have a petty mystery.

This book has a lot of eye and this is a very inspiring but sad volume. This book has really overnice characters and an amazing plotline, anyone who likes realistic fiction I recommend this book to you. There are a lot of lessons you can learn from this volume. Overall a nice, sweet and heart-melting book.

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This YA contemporary centers around an almost xvi-year-onetime boy named Michael Wilson, and his coming-of-age struggles as he shoulders the burdens of a strained family life—9 years afterwards his father died in the war in Afghanistan. In addition to working a heavy labor job and handling his ain family's unending household repairs, Mike has to cope with his narcissistic younger sister and a decision-making, neurotic mother who

Originally reviewed for YA Books Primal: http://www.yabookscentral.com/yaficti...

This YA gimmicky centers around an almost sixteen-yr-sometime boy named Michael Wilson, and his coming-of-historic period struggles as he shoulders the burdens of a strained family life—9 years after his male parent died in the state of war in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan. In addition to working a heavy labor job and handling his own family's unending household repairs, Mike has to cope with his narcissistic younger sister and a controlling, neurotic mother who won't permit him to play football game. When he begins receiving messages from his long dead father, he seizes the motivation they offer him—though it puts him at odds with his family.

Reedy'southward prose is unproblematic and unhurried, exuding an about upper middle grade feel that may deed well equally a crossover from MG to YA.

What I liked:

The premise itself is both fascinating and timely. Equally a parent who is regularly concerned with recording things I'd similar my kids to know in case they grow up without me, this struck a poignant and relevant chord. And the loss of a military parent is a subject this reader doesn't often run across meaningfully tackled in YA lit.

On a related note, the military life aspects were represented in a thorough and rounded way—the practiced, the bad, and the 24-hour interval-to-day tedious. There was a clear effort to humanize soldiers and offer up conversation points about the why'south of the state of war in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan. It made for a strong symmetry when Mike's father used his letters to send him on "missions" in the hopes of giving him a meliorate hold on adulthood.

I also liked that Mike'southward love interest was a first generation Iranian-American daughter. It presented inherent "different worlds" conflict, and a lot of valid opportunity for cultural and religious comparison.

What Didn't Work For Me:

The female person side-characters felt disappointingly one-dimensional. Mike's dysfunctional absentee mother and cocky-absorbed sister came off as apartment and overwhelmingly unlikeable—as did Isma, the beloved interest—though they all featured somewhat prominently. Isma'due south disdain for the sports action Mike loves (and seeming inability to reconcile his intelligence with her prejudices regarding football players) is palpable to the indicate of obnoxious. And I say this as someone who cares non one iota for football.
While Isma acknowledges having an argumentative nature, her flippantly judgmental tendencies became increasingly tedious—to the point where the lack of chemical science between her and Mike made the unabridged idea of a relationship difficult to root for.

The dark-moment conflict seemed overly contrived. The solution is glaringly simple: Mike needs to grow a spine and apply the compelling data leverage he has nerveless to confront his mother and force her to talk nigh the things she is intent on avoiding. I would have loved to see the psychological aspect meliorate fleshed out and justified—rather than neatly wrapping up after unnecessary delays.

Unfortunately, at that place was a lot of telling but not a lot of showing. Physical descriptions were sparse, and the emotional depth didn't quite allow for the connectivity this reader prefers. The story oftentimes suffered from a lack of visceral reactions and emotional intensity conveyance. Every bit a result, readers are given petty insight into how Mike actually feels nearly anything.

This book will likely hold stronger appeal to male readers, war machine kids, and those interested in some of the inner-workings of high school football game.

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The book "If Yous're Reading This" past Trent Reedy is a great volume. It has some mystery, action, and depth. I would rate an 7 on a scale from one to 10. The protagonist, Mike, starts receiving letters from his begetter, before his father passed in the state of war in Afghanistan, but Mike does not know who is sending them or how his father died. Mike's mom is overprotective, and Mike joins the football team without her knowing. Through the messages, Mike'due south male parent gives him missions such as to appointment a daughter, The book "If You're Reading This" past Trent Reedy is a great book. Information technology has some mystery, activeness, and depth. I would charge per unit an seven on a scale from one to 10. The protagonist, Mike, starts receiving letters from his father, before his begetter passed in the state of war in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan, but Mike does not know who is sending them or how his male parent died. Mike's mom is overprotective, and Mike joins the football game team without her knowing. Through the letters, Mike's begetter gives him missions such as to date a daughter, or exercise something for his mom or picayune sister or someone else. Throughout the book, Mike is challenged with supporting his family, finding the mystery-mailer, learning more than about his begetter, keeping a relationship, and football. Overall, this was a expert volume. ...more

This is in many ways a story that we've seen before: character's family unit member has died while serving in the military...and now grapheme is getting letters written earlier that family member's expiry. In that location's the small-scale-town factor, and a grieving parent, and a romance complicated past prejudice.

But graphic symbol is i of the things that Reedy does best. That's why I entered the first-reads giveaway for this book, fifty-fifty though the premise didn't interest me all that much; I remembered how strong Words i

This is in many ways a story that nosotros've seen before: character'south family fellow member has died while serving in the armed forces...and now character is getting letters written earlier that family unit member's death. In that location'due south the minor-town factor, and a grieving parent, and a romance complicated by prejudice.

Merely character is one of the things that Reedy does best. That's why I entered the first-reads giveaway for this volume, fifty-fifty though the premise didn't interest me all that much; I remembered how strong Words in the Dust felt and wanted to see what Reedy would do hither.

And, yes, it's the character evolution I loved hither. Mike is a twist on the jock-who'due south-likewise-smart trope -- he'south a bookish guy with an untapped talent for sports. His mother'due south overprotectiveness (and memories) have kept him from the football field, simply he'southward nigh to make that modify. He isn't going to be the hero of the season, and playing football game isn't going to Change Everything for him...simply it's an important part of his development: over the course of the volume Mike grows up some, and learns a lot, and figures out that some (but not all) of the football guys are worth keeping around, and some (but not all) of them are...well, not.

The secondary characters stand out too. Mike'south little sis, Mary, is an average middle school kid; she wants to go to the mall and hang out and not accept to deal with her besides-serious brother. She can be a brat. She's casually racist at times. She likewise manages to grow up some as the book unfolds. Mary, more than whatever other character, is reflective of the manner small-town airtight-mindedness works; she'south not intentionally brutal, simply her casual racism stems from ignorance and from the ignorance effectually her. Mary likewise makes for an interesting foil of sorts for Mike -- that is, she brings out a side of him that we don't encounter when he is with classmates or his female parent.

Meanwhile, Isma is developing into Mike's love interest, and she'due south refreshing too -- refreshing because we really do run across her from a teenage boy'south perspective (Mike is never going to empathise Isma completely) and because she's adequately...understated, I approximate? Their relationship, romantic or otherwise, isn't the focal betoken of the book, but she's a realistic (and delightfully level-headed) teen girl.

I'thousand a little flake over the high-school-football game-drama scene (even in books), to be perfectly honest, only at least Reedy does it well.

I received a free copy of this volume via a Goodreads giveaway.

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This will be a great read for students looking for sports/realistic crossovers.

What I dearest:
--The setting. Set in Riverside, Iowa (where I went to sleepaway camp when I was petty), a small town a lot like the ane I grew up in. Likewise, Mike is a huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan (Go Hawks!).
--Mike. Mike is a not bad combination of able-bodied and academic, and I feel like we don't see a character this well-rounded too ofttimes. He loves reading, but too actually enjoys football. He's kind and vivid and loves his fam

This will exist a great read for students looking for sports/realistic crossovers.

What I honey:
--The setting. Set up in Riverside, Iowa (where I went to sleepaway camp when I was little), a modest town a lot similar the 1 I grew upwardly in. Too, Mike is a huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan (Go Hawks!).
--Mike. Mike is a not bad combination of athletic and bookish, and I feel like we don't see a character this well-rounded too oft. He loves reading, merely too really enjoys football game. He'south kind and bright and loves his family.
--Mike'south dad. Even though he died in Afghanistan, Mike's dad left letters and videos for his son to exist given to him as he becomes a teenager. These interactions (I don't know what else to call them) are awesome and hitting me right in the feels.

What I didn't love:
--Supporting bandage. None of the side characters are specially well-developed. However, with the main focus being on Mike's growing connection with his dad, this didn't bother me equally much as information technology could have.
--Mike's Mom. And then...this i is probably but a personal thing. I likewise lost my father, and I watched my mother struggle with anger and grief while still supporting and taking care of my brother and me. I know, I know...anybody grieves differently, but I just felt no sympathy for Mike'southward mom. She won't allow her children to talk about or enquire questions about their begetter and seems extremely selfish. She was too never very nice to Mike, despite the fact that he works to back up the family and takes care of a lot of things around the house.

Overall, though, a satisfying, emotional read.

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I received this ARC courtesy of Scholastic.

The voice of this narrator drew me in from the very showtime page. Michael is and then raw and real, so honest about everything, specially in his moments of confusion. For me, information technology was Michael's vocalisation that kept me turning the pages until I institute myself finishing the book the aforementioned day I started it.

I knew who was sending the messages early on in the book and I wasn't disappointed. I didn't even listen that I'd figured information technology out so before long.

The family dynamic between Mike, Ma

I received this ARC courtesy of Scholastic.

The voice of this narrator drew me in from the very first page. Michael is so raw and real, and so honest about everything, especially in his moments of confusion. For me, it was Michael'southward voice that kept me turning the pages until I found myself finishing the volume the same day I started it.

I knew who was sending the letters early on in the book and I wasn't disappointed. I didn't fifty-fifty listen that I'd figured it out so presently.

The family unit dynamic between Mike, Mary, and their mother too held my attention. I knew each character was hurting in his or her ain style and they weren't giving up their secrets to merely anyone. The only character I would have liked to have known more nearly is Mary, merely I understand that this isn't Mary's story.

I loved the concept of a boy getting messages from his male parent years after his death. Books well-nigh letters or the equivalent from the expressionless aren't new, just to take them arrive and so long later the initial passing of the person is something I haven't come up across before that I can retrieve.

Reedy is a master of his craft. I saw every scene, every grapheme, every word yelled and tear shed. My centre bankrupt for these characters forth the fashion and rejoiced with them in the end. Bravo!

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This volume describes a 16 yr old boy growing up without his dad because he was killed in Afghanistan. His mother is overprotective and works two jobs to support him and his sis and Mike works besides, at a neighboring farm.
The great things well-nigh this volume: Mike is a good kid. He studies hard and doesn't get into trouble. He saves his money for things he wants and helps with repairs around the house. He doesn't crave popularity or cave to peer pressure.
The problem with his family is their lack of This book describes a xvi yr onetime boy growing up without his dad because he was killed in Afghanistan. His mother is overprotective and works two jobs to support him and his sister and Mike works also, at a neighboring farm.
The smashing things about this volume: Mike is a adept kid. He studies hard and doesn't become into trouble. He saves his money for things he wants and helps with repairs around the business firm. He doesn't require popularity or cave to peer pressure level.
The problem with his family unit is their lack of open and honest word. The father's expiry is not an acceptable topic and the mother doesn't include her children in decision making.
When Mike turns xvi, he starts to get letters in the postal service from his father, written for him during the last twelvemonth of his life in Afghanistan. These are the lessons he's been missing with a message for him to open his life to new experiences instead of closing off to stay safe as his mother would wish.
Enter conflict. Do the wishes of a dead parent weigh equally to those of the parent who remains?
I actually call back kids would like this volume, specially those whose family doesn't have open dialogue or a democratic decision making procedure. I'd recommend it every bit advisable for both centre and loftier school. ...more

I got this from Scholastic and idea I knew what to wait when reading it. One of my 6th class boys read it before me and said information technology was AMAZING. I added it to my pile to read and finally got to it today. It is a really expert volume! I thought it would be similar to Eight Keys, simply for boys. Information technology sort of is simply not really. Information technology deals with racism, maturing, kissing, bullies, and forgiveness.

Mike'south dad died while serving in Afghanistan and Mike never knew what actually happened. His mom works two jobs to

I got this from Scholastic and thought I knew what to expect when reading it. Ane of my 6th form boys read it earlier me and said information technology was AMAZING. I added information technology to my pile to read and finally got to it today. It is a actually expert book! I idea it would be similar to Viii Keys, but for boys. Information technology sort of is simply non actually. It deals with racism, maturing, kissing, bullies, and forgiveness.

Mike'southward dad died while serving in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan and Mike never knew what actually happened. His mom works ii jobs to make ends meet. His sister is "spoiled" according to Mike, and Mike works at a subcontract after school and on weekends. Only before his 16th altogether, he starts getting messages from his dad. How? Who is sending them? Was his dad a hero? The letters button Mike to practise more than with his life. He ends up going against his female parent's wishes and learns more about integrity than he had thought he would.

Not bad story. I am a lilliputian nervous well-nigh some of the kissing parts (I still teach unproblematic), but I will requite information technology a endeavor in my library. I'm hoping the kids who choose to read information technology will understand the story is and then much more than those scenes.

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This is an eloquent tale about a teenage male child who struggles to effigy himself out, exercise right for his family and his time to come,and learn almost what happened to his male parent in Afghanistan.
Reading the letters from his begetter spark an emotion in this reader that kept me flipping the pages but hoping for closure for Mike. Not merely Mike, his family too.
This book is destined for greatness. It touches the soul and is extremely relatable for anyone who had to 1. Help brand ends meet in a household 2. Had to pu This is an eloquent tale almost a teenage boy who struggles to figure himself out, do right for his family unit and his hereafter,and larn nearly what happened to his father in Transitional islamic state of afghanistan.
Reading the letters from his begetter spark an emotion in this reader that kept me flipping the pages just hoping for closure for Mike. Non just Mike, his family as well.
This volume is destined for greatness. Information technology touches the soul and is extremely relatable for anyone who had to ane. Assist make ends meet in a household 2. Had to put schoolhouse and family earlier friends and fun. 3. Anyone who has suffered loss and grieves for a loved one, longs to know more than about that loved one.
The fact that it involves losing someone to state of war makes it even more emotional.
There is a fun feel to this book, which given the bailiwick matter surprised me! I found myself grin and even laughing throughout the book. CAPTAIN AMERICA!!!!
I besides loved that this volume incorporated Zulaikha'due south story from 'Words in the Dust.' It fabricated fifty-fifty more special for me to read.
I would recommend this volume to anyone and everyone! ...more than

Actually a charming book. Mike is the son of a deceased Afghanistan war veteran. At 16 he is busy from dawn to far after dusk with school and work to help his female parent and sister survive. He has little time for the life he longs for - a life with friends, football and fun. Then in the months earlier his sixteenth altogether, he starts receiving messages from his father. Penned/recorded prior to his death, these letters serve to give Mike the spark to alter his life for the better. He joins the football game Actually a charming book. Mike is the son of a deceased Afghanistan war veteran. At 16 he is decorated from dawn to far after dusk with schoolhouse and work to help his mother and sister survive. He has little fourth dimension for the life he longs for - a life with friends, football game and fun. Then in the months before his sixteenth birthday, he starts receiving letters from his begetter. Penned/recorded prior to his decease, these letters serve to give Mike the spark to modify his life for the amend. He joins the football team, makes fourth dimension for connecting with friends and works up the courage to talk to the girl he is interested in. He fifty-fifty goes then far as to have a few difficult conversations with his mother well-nigh his futurity and dreams. The only real drawbacks to this volume are the lackluster title and cover. In the world of YA literature the title and cover will not depict the flocks of readers that a catcher title and embrace would. ...more

The premise of the story is that a teenager'southward father dies while serving in the regular army during the state of war in Afghanistan. I relish reading immature adult literature and overall the story was engaging. There is tremendous loss for a family unit and a male child entering adulthood, receiving letters from his father long afterward his male parent died in combat. Each letter gives his son a mission - something to reach, like asking a girl out on a appointment or getting a adept grade. Unfortunately, equally in many young adult stories - t The premise of the story is that a teenager's father dies while serving in the army during the war in Afghanistan. I savour reading young adult literature and overall the story was engaging. There is tremendous loss for a family and a boy inbound machismo, receiving messages from his father long later his father died in gainsay. Each alphabetic character gives his son a mission - something to accomplish, like asking a girl out on a appointment or getting a good grade. Unfortunately, equally in many young adult stories - the adults were oblivious to everything effectually them. This story makes beingness a human being almost 'The Cowboy Way' and it reafirms societys perception of young boys growing into men... (the protector, the fighter, the football player.) I do retrieve, however, there is so much that is good almost the story that it'south worth reading and discussing with younger readers. ...more

If you're reading this, by Trent Reedy is a Heart warming book well-nigh a male child named Michael Wilson and how he receives mysterious letters from his long expressionless male parent, who died in the Transitional islamic state of afghanistan state of war.
With each and every letter, Mike receives a challenge from his father, Some of them are: take chances with a girl, Be nice to your mom and Sister, and go out for football. Mike sneaks into football game, Meets the wonderful Isma, and sneaks again into a party. he must go through all the challenges of life.

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If you're reading this, by Trent Reedy is a Center warming book about a boy named Michael Wilson and how he receives mysterious letters from his long dead begetter, who died in the Afghanistan war.
With each and every letter, Mike receives a claiming from his father, Some of them are: adventure with a girl, Exist overnice to your mom and Sister, and become out for football. Mike sneaks into football, Meets the wonderful Isma, and sneaks over again into a party. he must go through all the challenges of life.

This book was definitely added to my favorites it is AMAZING! I definitely recommend this to some of my friends and also, my teacher (s). This book really makes you feel In the volume, and it really Shows you that life isn't perfect.

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