The boy on the porch

Last October I discovered how much I had been missing by not having ever read something by [a:Sharon Creech 11633 Sharon Creech https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1201118462p2/11633.jpg]. After reading and discovering [b:The Great Unexpected 13623948 The Great Unexpected Sharon Creech https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1337642216s/13623948.jpg 18182894] I knew that had to change and I wanted to get my hands on all her novels that I could. Thus when I discovered a short book coming this September with the name of [b:The Boy On The Porch 17332435 The Boy On The Porch Sharon Creech https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1362431264s/17332435.jpg 24036111] I knew I had to read it. I'm so glad I did. The Boy on the Porch makes me think of a flair of August Rush and The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Suddenly there is a just a boy, a mute, unique, tapping musical boy, and the young couple (who owns that porch) lives are changed forever. Jacob is a special boy and it is through his existence that in the future many lives are changed. The chapters are short and sweet and interesting to really keep the pages turning. The end put tears in my eyes and a hitch in my throat. As an early chapter book reader for the 8-12 set or a read aloud this one flows and works really well. Anyone should be recommended to read it, but especially foster families and foster children. All in all it's a beautiful story, a beautiful legacy. I received this product free for the purpose of reviewing it. I received no other compensation for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal, honest opinions. Your experience may vary. Please read my full disclosure policy for more details. posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2013/10/11/the-boy-on-the-porch/