Looking for a great summer read? Kid reporters from Time For Kids have reviewed the season's hottest new books. They have recommended a list of kid-approved page-turners (兒童最喜愛(ài)的讀物) to our readers. Whether you’re fond of mysterious, fantastic or realistic fictions, there’s always one that suits you.

Three Bird Summer

By Sara St. Antoine

Reviewed by Camryn Garrett

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Number of pages: 256

What’s the basic story line?

For his entire life, 12-year- old Adam has spent summers at his grandma’s cabin in Minnesota. But this year things are different. His parents have divorced. Apart from that, Adam’s cousins won’t be vacationing at the cabin with him. Also, Grandma seems to be acting differently. At first, she’s just a bit more forgetful than usual. But after spending more time with her, Adam realizes Grandma is “slipping.”

There are new neighbors at the cabin this summer, including a girl at Adam’s age named Alice. At first, Adam isn’t interested in spending time with her. But as time goes by, their friendship flourishes(繁榮). Throughout this unusual summer, Adam searches for hidden treasure with his new friend and begins to uncover family secrets as well.

Are the characters believable?

The characters are believable because they don’t have cookie-cutter(雷同的) personalities. Adam is quiet and shy and finds girls difficult to understand. Alice is adventurous and unlike any girl he has ever met. Readers will likely see aspects of their personalities in the characters and recognize their friendship too.

Who would like this book?

Anyone who appreciates memories of family vacations or summertime in general will enjoy the vivid imagination that fills Three Bird Summer. Readers will fall into the story, almost as if they’re actually spending the summer exploring Three Bird Lake with Adam and Alice.

1.While spending his summer at his grandma’s cabin this year, Adam ________.

A. became friends with his cousins

B. developed a friendship with a little girl

C. annoyed his grandma occasionally

D. played with Alice in the fields nearby

2.The book is likely to appeal to kids because _______.

A. it describes country life.

B. it talks about school life.

C. it related to their experience.

D. it is written in simple words.

3.The text is written to __________.

A. praise a writer for his great work.

B. recommend a good book to readers.

C. encourage readers to do more reading

D. discuss how to spend summer holidays.

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