Official Review: SandPeople by Cheryl Kerr

Joy C · Post by **Joy C** » 24 Mar 2021, 17:23

An excellent story. I love that it focuses on Lea and how she finds herself rather than on her parents. I'll sure want to read this one. Thanks for an amazing review.

Mvictoria · Post by **Mvictoria** » 24 Mar 2021, 17:29

This sounds like a lovely coming-of-age book Packed with adventures! I think i would like reading this book and enjoy sharing it with others. Thank you for your bet in-depth review!

RachelEmmanuel · Post by **RachelEmmanuel** » 24 Mar 2021, 17:42

Sounds like a sweet book for teens or young adults, dealing with issues that unfortunately a lot of kids are dealing with.

Post by **Reva Parker** » 24 Mar 2021, 17:52

Thank you for your wonderful review. Kids are very smart and many things that happen in life do affect them whether they say something or not. I'm glad the author wrote about Lea's thoughts and feelings about things that happen due to no fault of her own. It sounds like a great book for tweens, especially. Though I'm much older than a tween (by many times), but I would enjoy reading it too and I have added it to my list of books to read.

Misael Carlos · Post by **Misael Carlos** » 24 Mar 2021, 17:57

It seemed to be an impactful summer for Lea as she spends time away from her loved ones. I am looking forward to digging into this novel to find out how she will cope up with a new environment and what mysteries await her. And to combine the story with ghosts makes it intriguing.

Dimi1 · Post by **Dimi1** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:07

Mystery, adventure, and a girl facing, at a young age, family difficulties. It seems like a recipe for success for teen readers. Great review and very specific and straightforward as far as it concerns likes and dislikes!

Stephanie Runyon · Post by **Stephanie Runyon** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:08

The #BOTD is very character-centered. The sibling rivalry, the knowledge that the parents are having relationship issues, and Lea's emotional turmoil stand out strongly within the first pages. Great review, I hope to see the transformation of Lea that you described.

Gabrielle Sigaki · Post by **Gabrielle Sigaki** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:09

I find it very interesting that this book focuses on Lea, who is passing through the divorce of her parents, the loneliness of going somewhere new with someone she hardly knows. It sounds great to those young readers who are passing through similar situations. Congrats to the author on BOTD! Thanks for the great review!

rusyalana · Post by **rusyalana** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:13

The book sounds interesting. It is good that the author doesn't focus on the divorse but on Lea instead and how she coped with that situations encountering a mystery, a ghost, and new friends along the way. I believe it will be really helpful to teenagers who have the same situation. Congratulations on becoming bOTD!

Dabrielle · Post by **Dabrielle** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:16

Sounds like an awesome story that all young girls should read. I love that in the midst of the sadness that sometimes occurs in real life, there is a mystery story to distract Lea from her troubling life. Thanks for a great review!

tarafarah7 · Post by **tarafarah7** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:17

Awesome review!! Thank you!!

Today's BOTD is a coming-of-age middle grade novel best fit for tweens who are dealing with life changes and situations out of their circle of control, such as their parents getting a divorce or having to move away from their friends. The easy-to-follow storyline and relatable characters make this the perfect addition to any classroom or home library. Thank you so much! I've added it to my list!

Saint Bruno · Post by **Saint Bruno** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:18

I have a nephew in the recommended age bracket for the book, so I guess he is in for a treat. Thanks for the amazing review and recommendation.

Lostsoul20 · Post by **Lostsoul20** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:40

I think a lot of kids would enjoy this book. Coming into a certain age is always hard and then you have to deal with your parents separating and then being split up from parents and brother. I enjoyed the review.

Praise George-kayode · Post by **Praise George-kayode** » 24 Mar 2021, 18:50

Living or having a separating parent can be sometimes challenging. I appreciate how the review surrounded that. Congrats on making the book of the day.

Justine Ocsebio · Post by **Justine Ocsebio** » 24 Mar 2021, 19:06

A coming-of-age novel about a girl named Lea who must grapple with the changes in her life, especially when her parents got separated. This makes a wonderful premise for a coming-of-age novel. It’s all the more interesting, as it was woven with some historical elements.