“Told with an abundance of humor—sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent—the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place.”
— The Horn Book
“An insightful memory's-eye-view of her childhood . . . Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal.”
— School Library Journal , starred review
“Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book . . . Pungent and delicious.”
— Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post
“A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling.”
— Booklist , starred review
Year
1999
Pages
176
Type
Nonfiction
Audience
children
Tags
Praise
“Told with an abundance of humor—sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent—the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place.”
— The Horn Book
“An insightful memory's-eye-view of her childhood . . . Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal.”
— School Library Journal , starred review
“Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book . . . Pungent and delicious.”
— Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post
“A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling.”
— Booklist , starred review
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