Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
by Wendy Mass
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Author: Wendy MassBrand: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-01
ISBN: 0316058491
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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- ISBN13: 9780316058490
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
Book Review: Wonderful book for middle grade readers
Summary: 5 Stars
This has been on my shelf for two years now and I cannot believe it took me so long to read it.
It had all the elements of a great book. I loved every single character. Jeremy was a funny, sweet, yet awkward kid trying to figure out his place in life without his dad around. His best friend Lizzy was a spitfire who would do anything for Jeremy, but had to do some things her way, even if it bugged others. She is the kind of best friend that everyone wants to have.
The best character in the book is gone before it even starts. Jeremy's dad is everywhere in this book. He is where Jeremy gets his curiosity for knowledge, a taste for some adventure, and a respect for other's things, all which play a big part in who Jeremy is and everything he does. If there were more people who lived their life like Jeremy's dad, this world would be a much kinder place.
The answers to the meaning of life resonated with me, and I think will really make young people who read this book think about how they live their lives, in a good way.
The mystery of the keys was really thought out and made a lot of sense. I did not guess it beforehand, but it made me so happy.
Another great thing is what the story doesn't do. It doesn't have Jeremy's single mom and Lizzy's single dad get together like so many books would. It introduces a set of twins, but it doesn't match them up with the main characters. It sticks to the story and does not add romance just to add it, which I really like n a middle grade book. Just because kids turn thirteen, doesn't mean that everything changes and I am glad this book showed that.
This is a sweet, touching book. I will warn you, you may tear up at the end. If you have any kids 11-15 on your Christmas list, I would really recommend getting them this book. I am not even giving away my copy because I want my husband to put it in his middle school classroom...but I loved it so much that I may buy another copy just so I can give one away to someone else. It was that good!
Summary of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
In one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won't venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, and he definitely doesn't like surprises. On the other hand, his best friend, Lizzy, isn't afraid of anything, even if that might get her into trouble now and then.Jeremy's summer takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious wooden box arrives in the mail. According to the writing on the box, it holds the meaning of life! Jeremy is supposed to open it on his thirteenth birthday. The problem is, the keys are missing, and the box is made so that only the keys will open it without destroying what's inside. Jeremy and Lizzy set off to find the keys, but when one of their efforts goes very wrong, Jeremy starts to lose hope that he'll ever be able to open the box. But he soon discovers that when you're meeting people named Oswald Oswald and using a private limo to deliver unusual objects to strangers all over the city, there might be other ways of finding out the meaning of life.
Lively characters, surprising twists, and thought-provoking ideas make Wendy Mass's latest novel an unforgettable read.
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