Janice in NJ Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'm about 25% of the way through this book. So far it's OK, but I'm not LOVING it. I think I'm going to keep reading, but was wondering what the hive thinks... Care to weigh in? If you've used it with your kids (Sonlight 400 or another program), care to comment on what they thought about the book? Thanks! Janice Enjoy your little people Enjoy your journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Overall, I enjoyed it. It's not one of my absolute favorites though-:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 This is on my to read list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I read it 20 years ago but I remember really enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I read this book in my 20's and loved it. I recently re-read it and enjoyed it very much, but it did not reach me in the same way it did when I read it in my 20's. I think a lot has to do with what is going on in your life and how applicable the book is to you at the time you read it. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate in seattle Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 one of my dd's (age 20) favorite books. when she made her first trip to new york, she made her aunt walk across the brooklyn bridge with her. i was not as passionate about it when we read it, so maybe it is a stage of life thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie/MO Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 especially engaging read. In fact, I don't absolutely require of my high schoolers anymore. Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkholland Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 but I not requiring my high school sons to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It's one of my favorite books. I first read it in sixth grade, (I think it's inappropriate for a sixth grader but my parents paid no attention to what I was reading), but I loved it then and have reread it numerous times over the years and still love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It was the first book I could remember that had some adult material in it. It unsettled me as a young high schooler. Not my fav by a long shot. But it was well-written, and I actually do remember bits of the plot and have an overall "picture" of the main character still--which means it made an impression. Perhaps that means it really was worth reading, I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Oh, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is my favorite book of all time!!! I just love it. But, I have to say, I loved it from the very first pages. If you haven't enjoyed it so far, I don't think you're likely to. That's okay... lots of people love Johnny Tremain and I couldn't stand reading that book, so we all have our own preferences. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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