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This is a discussion topic for the March 2024 Book of the Month, "SandPeople: An Across Time Mystery" by Cheryl Kerr

What is your overall opinion of the book? What do you like most about it? What do you like the least? What did you think of the writing style? What genre is the book? What genres are woven into the text? What did you think of the cover and title? What was the greatest lesson you learned from the book? Will you recommend the book to other people? Why or why not?

Please remember to add your actual rating using the book's page on the Bookshelf.

I loved the title, cover and entire concept of the book. Y/A mixed with mystery is my favourite genre, which has been done to death, but this book offers a fresh idea. I loved the plot and the slow build-up as well.

I definitely agree with AvishaJain_13 here. I loved the overall book. It was a good read, I was engaged throughout the entirety of the book.

Can someone please suggest more books like this one?

There was nothing I disliked about this book, and it earned a 4 out of 4 star rating from me. I loved the mystery and intrigue within the book with ghosts, shipwrecks, trips to a museum, archaeology, and relationship issues. I liked that it taught young readers that their parents' divorce has nothing to do with their actions, and it is the parents' problems that resulted in the divorce.

I adored the book's concept, cover, and title. My favorite genre is Y/A with a mystery element; it's been overdone, but this novel presents an original concept. Both the plot and the gradual build-up were fantastic.

SandPeople: An Across Time Mystery by Cheryl Kerr falls primarily into the genres of mystery and time travel. These genres are woven together throughout the book, creating a unique blend of suspense, historical exploration, and puzzle-solving.
However, it's always good to read reviews, synopses, or sample chapters to determine if a book aligns with one's personal preferences before making a decision to read it. Nonetheless, I'll recommend it.

"SandPeople" by Cheryl Kerr promises an intriguing tale where Lea's entanglement in the enigmatic legend of the sand people unveils a captivating mystery blending reality and folklore, ensuring a thrilling and immersive reading experience.

The book is a great read for children whose parents are going through a divorce. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to ridicule and bullying. Thinking that they are the only ones who are going through this. It helps them to know that they are not alone and it is very common nowadays.

I enjoyed reading this book thoroughly. The genre that this book falls under is young adult. Mystery, a little historical fiction, and horror genres are weaved into this book. I liked the transformational journey of Lea in this book. The author narrated this story in third-person, which makes us see through the feelings of the characters. I have nothing to dislike in this book. The story is set up in the 1990s, and the title and cover of the book take us back to the 1990s. I could feel the summer warmth from the cover. The lesson I have learned is to not blame yourself for other people's personal decisions when you are not involved. It deserves a full rating. I recommend this book to children over 10 years old.

This reminds me of a famous quote by Aristotle: Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Lea sets out on a journey towards wisdom, slowly uncovering the different parts of her own personality and acquiring knowledge that molds her perception of the world.

The past is not a dead thing, but a living force. It shapes our present and our future. It connects us to our ancestors and our heritage. It teaches us valuable lessons and inspires us to create our own stories. “SandPeople” combines mystery, history, and heartfelt moments, making it a delightful read for both young and adult audiences.

SandPeople is a well-written novel with a wonderful storyline that will keep middle-grade readers’ eyes glued to the pages through the combination of a good mystery with a little bit of history and themes of friendship and self-discovery.

The overall rating for me is a full 5 out of 5. The story was simply, there were relatively few characters, the prose was easy, yet there is something memorable and amazing about it, almost as if it takes me back to my youth.

I really enjoyed this book. Middle-reader me would have devoured this over and over!

I would recommend this read for middle-school-aged children. I loved the realistic portrayal of our young narrator living in 1998. The straightforward prose made the storyline easy to follow. It was paced a bit more slowly than I anticipated in a ghost story but perfect for the intended age group.