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Everything changes for thirteen-year-old Travis, a new student who is trying to hide a learning disability, when he meets a remarkable teacher and a sassy classmate with her own secrets.
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Publisher:
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2011
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780763656140
0763656143
0763656143
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Online eBook
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1 online resource
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Brown_Monkey_29
Mar 16, 2012
Travis moves to a new town with his grandpa, after recently losing his beloved dog. When he meets spunky, scarf-wearing, retro Velveeta (yes, that's her name!) and her tiny, squeaky-voiced little friend, Travis' life is turned upside down. He learns how to read, and he learns that change is sometimes a good thing, and that good friends don't care if you can't do certain things. They just care if you're kind.
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Add a Comment* Bluefish starts off pretty depressing, but it moves toward hope. I like the themes of friendship and forgiveness.
* This book is great for nature lovers. It makes me want to walk in the woods right now.
* It's also great for book lovers. A lot of famous books are referenced, and many important scenes take place in a public library and in a junior high reading class.
This book is strange. It has almost no plot. However, I found myself enthralled by Velveeta's snappy little comments and Travis' intense solemnity. I would recommend this book, but not if you're an action or intense romance person. This is a realistic fiction novel.
All in all, it was pretty good, like I said. If you haven't read it, and you like realistic fiction, I'd recommend this book!