The Boy on the Porch - Hardcover
"This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience." --Kirkus (starred review)
Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it.
When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him.
And as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.
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"This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A page-turner for readers of any age."--Publishers Weekly
"A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech's masterful hands."--Booklist
"A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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"A page-turner for readers of any age."--Publishers Weekly
"A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech's masterful hands."--Booklist
"A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
In this moving story, Carnegie Medal winner Sharon Creech poignantly reminds us of the surprising relationships that can bloom when generosity and unconditional love prevail.
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- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 0061892351
- ISBN 13 9780061892356
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
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