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May 19 '11
Ten Miles Past Normal, by Frances O’Roark Dowell. Pros: Easy-going, sweet story about a girl coming into her own. Realistic portrayal of friends growing apart and new friends being made without Huge Theatrical Drama. Set on a farm, with details about sustainable living and the environment, but never preachy or didactic. Janie’s problems are not solved — or created — by romance. In fact, she makes a friend! Who’s a guy! And yes, there is some tension, but it all works out in a comfortable-yet-refreshing way. Cons: Nada, unless you’re looking for something like Dovey Coe. Which this book is not.

Ten Miles Past Normal, by Frances O’Roark Dowell.

Pros:

  • Easy-going, sweet story about a girl coming into her own.
  • Realistic portrayal of friends growing apart and new friends being made without Huge Theatrical Drama.
  • Set on a farm, with details about sustainable living and the environment, but never preachy or didactic.
  • Janie’s problems are not solved — or created — by romance. In fact, she makes a friend! Who’s a guy! And yes, there is some tension, but it all works out in a comfortable-yet-refreshing way.

Cons:

  • Nada, unless you’re looking for something like Dovey Coe. Which this book is not.

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    REading this right now(:
  3. abigpileof said: oh goodie! I still have yet to read this, but I’m glad it’s a good book. Now I have something to look forward to!
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    adding to my completely...of hand to be read shelf on goodreads
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