by Wendy Mass
Twelve-year-old Jeremy Fink has received an early birthday present from his dead father; a wooden box apparently containing the meaning of life. Confused? So is he. Before he died, Jeremy's father arranged for the box to be given to him on his thirteenth birthday. The problem is that the box cannot be opened without the specific keys made for it and those keys, it seems, have gone missing. Thrilled to receive this final gift from his father and desperate to open it in time for his birthday, Jeremy enlists the help of his best friend Lizzie to help him search. The two friends may be as different as night and day but together they embark on an exciting, and often very frustrating, journey through flea markets, talent shows, abandoned offices and even the New York subway. Their goal may be finding those four keys but along the way they learn a little something about themselves, the world around them and, ultimately, the real meaning of life.
Recommended for grades 5-8
Reviewed by Tara Olson
The four keys are hidden inside the story itself. The Meaning of life is simply the memories you cherish and can become well-helpful to you to use. This book is a great one if you are looking for an adventure that actually happens within their own home and the beautiful natures of growing up to becoming an adult.
Posted by: Genevieve | August 03, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Totally read this book. Just the first sentence, "My sweat smells like peanut butter" makes you want to eat up the book and skip ahead to know what happens.
Posted by: Anna A. | October 15, 2009 at 02:44 PM