Catherine Ryan Hyde

In the summer of 1969, fourteen-year-old Lucas Painter carries a huge weight on his shoulders. His brother is fighting in Vietnam. His embattled parents are locked in a never-ending war. And his best friend, Connor, is struggling with his own family issues. To find relief from the chaos, Lucas takes long, meandering walks, and one day he veers into the woods. There he discovers an isolated cabin and two huge dogs. Frightened, he runs. And the dogs run with him. Lucas finds unusual peace in running with the dogs, and eventually he meets their owner, Zoe Dinsmore. Closed off and haunted by a tragic past, Zoe has given up. She doesn’t want to be saved. She wants out. But Lucas doesn’t want her to go, and he sees an opportunity to bring more than one friend back into the light. It’s either the best or worst idea he’s ever had, but Lucas isn’t giving up on Zoe or Connor.

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Janice Hopper

This is my second Catherine Ryan Hyde book. The two I've read have been easy, engaging, feel-good books.

This one is a sort of a little fable about friendship, love, and the little decisions that can change everything. I say fable, because I wish to heaven that real life was more like this.

But it's pleasant to read about. I read most of this in one day. It's gentle and hopeful. 3.5 stars.

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Rebeca Keren Nuñez

** Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review **
El libro es de una lectura amena, los personajes están bien desarrollados. La historia invita a la reflexión de diferentes temas, mientras nos da la visión del protagonista sobre los mismos. Nos da perspectiva sobre temas como la guerra, las adicciones, el duelo, el perdón, etc. El protagonista es un joven de 14 años, con un hermano peleando en la guerra de Vietnam, y encuentra una nueva amistad y nueva pasión.

In the summer of 1969, fourteen-year-old Lucas Painter carries a huge weight on his shoulders. His brother is fighting in Vietnam. His embattled parents are locked in a never-ending war. And his best friend, Connor, is struggling with his own family issues. To find relief from the chaos, Lucas takes long, meandering walks, and one day he veers into the woods.

Stay

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