Tangerine by Edward Bloor (2007-02-01)

I kept forgetting what the mystery was. Like, why was I supposed to be compelled to keep reading? In the end, I thought it had some good themes and lessons. It just took a long, rambling time to uncover what they were.

I purchased the book because it was required reading for my 6th grader. I read along and found the story to be good. I am not a literary critic but I enjoyed the story. It touched on various topics: new kid in school, bullying, and even death (though not tied to bullying ). The story had some interesting twists which keeps the reader interested. My child doesn't enjoy reading but found the book to be increasingly interesting as he went along.

I loved this story. My nephew read for the summer reading program at his Middle School. He liked it, a triumph! It is a really wonderful story about the courage, honesty, and loyalty of a young boy; qualities that many of us are afraid to express.

I first started reading this book in my language arts class. However I felt that we were reading at too slow a pace. So, I took my teachers advice and got the my own copy. I never expected there to be so much mystery and plot twists. I liked it because all the loose ends were tied up. All but one, why Eric look at Paul with fear in his eyes? Was it because Paul grew a backbone?

Bloor does an outstanding job combining multiple plots and keeping the reader on the edge of his seat. The author masterfully pulls together the oddest events with some very common sense explanations. My absolutely favorite new idea for this decade is the Museum of the Boy Who Wouldn't Listen. Once again, American boyhood has found itself a new page in the written annals explaining suburban insanity.

this story has wonderful insight for young teens to understand the struggles of growing up and facing challenges of life as we grow. we all have our fears and obstacles as we get older, but at some point we must face them and attempt to conquer them to find peace and to move forward successfully in our lives.

This book was recommended to me by my daughter who taught in Vermont. I bought it and read it to my class. One Language Arts teacher heard my review and had her class read it. It's a wonderful, suspenseful story that turns out well. Great book!

Mr. Bloor hits between the eyes with this book, about bullies who are beyond insensitive. A wonderful book full of insight on growing up, and a culture that bull dozes both environment and the people without means.