Official Review: SandPeople by Cheryl Kerr

Pearl Hijabi · Post by **Pearl Hijabi** » 25 Mar 2021, 00:36

This is a delightful story of a young 12 year old Lea. Lea's character is very easy to relate to. She has to deal with the pain of separation from her family and her friend Laura for the summer. The book mixed with a bit of history, mystery and ghost sightings would widely appeal to a large audience. Congrats on BOTD!!

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 25 Mar 2021, 00:51

I like the fact that the focus is on Lea and her transition, not on her parents. The fact that it encourages growth is incredible as well. Thanks for the fantastic review.

Post by **Lorraine De Vos** » 25 Mar 2021, 00:54

Thank you for sharing your review with us. I was going to pass on this book based on the title, but after reading your review, I find my curiosity getting the better of me...

Gemjay · Post by **Gemjay** » 25 Mar 2021, 00:54

This review has been well-written and it makes the book seem so enjoyable and informative at the same time. The story line on Lea's parents separation and her transformation thereafter seems interesting. This is a book I would definitely love to read.

Ben716 · Post by **Ben716** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:04

I was captivated reading the first few pages of the novel. I was engrossed in the story I wished I wasn't reading the first sampled pages.
Your review has summarised the novel, and I can quite say from your review, this is a novel worth reading. Another novel to save in my shelf for future purchase.

Susmita Biswas · Post by **Susmita Biswas** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:18

SandPeople by Cheryl Kerr seems like a family drama but I am looking forward to it because I think that it's going to be an interesting story. I would love to read it. Congratulations on #BOTD.

smolbird · Post by **smolbird** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:23

I think a lot of people can relate to what Lea goes through in this book. Especially at her age, major changes like divorce and moving away from where you grew up can really make it feel as though your whole life has been uprooted.

Nonso Samuelson · Post by **Nonso Samuelson** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:30

This book is essentially the coming-of-age story of Lea McKinney. I already like the impending evolution of her relationship with her aunt even though I haven't read a page of this book. Sounds like a good enough story to keep me interested.

Buk Nerd · Post by **Buk Nerd** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:37

A beautiful coming of age story creatively told with plenty of imagination. A well-written and compelling read. Lovely review.

dragonet07 · Post by **dragonet07** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:40

It’s nice to see a coming-of-age story that involves the main character’s parents divorcing but keeps the focus on the main character’s growth rather than the parents’ relationship. Young readers need and will want to see that there is more that goes on with children in that situation than just watching their parents like hawks and try to force them back together. Thank you for the helpful review.

Post by **B Sheila Holt** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:44

I was so sad when I came to the end of the sample pages and had to stop reading. I may have to find a link to this book or actually buy it someday and finish it!
Thank you for a truly outstanding and amazing review. You gave me the positive info that told me, yes get the book and finish it!!

Drianie · Post by **Drianie** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:45

This seems like a delightful book for young readers who are ready to leave childhood behind. The author did a great job at making Lea relateable and putting her in teachable situations that will entertain readers. I'm intrigued by her many adventures, especially visiting the abandoned mansion and exploring on the ship. Thanks for the great review!

Post by **Wayne Njoroge** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:47

I love such novels. They offer an introspective view of the world surrounding the protagonist, in which case happens to be a Lea Mckinney. Congrats BOTD.

Jack Winnick · Post by **mrlefty0706** » 25 Mar 2021, 01:47

SandPeople: An Across Time Mystery by Cheryl Kerr is a coming-of-age story with a bit of history, a sense of mystery, and a few ghost sightings. The content is well-written and suitable for upper middle-grade readers ages eight to fourteen.

The story does not focus on Lea's parents and whether they will get back together; instead, the focus is on Lea and her transformation over the summer. It presents a depiction of Lea working through her differences and getting to know her aunt. I think these situations are helpful because they reveal the process of learning from one's mistakes and making the best of a situation that was not a result of personal choice but of parental preferences. The author also wove in a bit of historical fiction that was both educational and exciting. I appreciated how well Kerr blended the historical elements into the story without making it dry and boring.

An interesting coming of age story written for young teens. The official review is very good.