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Summary: Pointless
Review: Benjamin Hunter had a tragic past that started with an accident at the age of two. His uncle Ian made him a chair and was working on one of the wooden legs one night when some of his tools slipped, cutting little Benji's pinky right off. Ever since that day Benjamin didn't see his uncle and after his thirteenth birthday, he was invited to finally visit him. His mother gave him a room for his birthday, to be treated as an art studio. Benjamin had a talent in art and drew extraordinarily well. He hoped for a big screen TV or something better, but the letter from his uncle cheered him up. After acquiescingly agreeing to go, his mother goes to her brother for a visit to erase their past hatred and become better siblings.I thought this story was a bit pointless. The plot seemed to be thought up in a few hours and I still don't understand the title. However, there were some good aspects of the story that drew me to the end. The author got detailed in the environment, calm and serene, that made me feel like I was in the scene. The characters were humans that made mistakes and basically were set up realistically. I don't recommend this book to advanced readers above 8th grade level because after reading it for a few hours, the plot got to seem pointless. The level of comprehension this book requires is average and maybe less. The vocabulary was plain, and simple adjectives described everything. If you read all the Harry Potter books, Stephen King books, and Tolkien books, then you can give this book a try, but don't expect a spectacular adventure.
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Summary: Good
Review: Not perfectly written; has at least one clich?. And I was disappointed they didn't go to the Oregon coast. But otherwise an enjoyable story.
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Summary: Good
Review: Not perfectly written; has at least one cliché. And I was disappointed they didn't go to the Oregon coast. But otherwise an enjoyable story.
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Summary: Good
Review: Not perfectly written; has at least one cliché. And I was disappointed they didn't go to the Oregon coast. But otherwise an enjoyable story.
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Summary: Birthday Room--What I think!
Review: This book was about a boy who had to visit his uncle who had made tragic things happen in his life. Read to find out about what happened....trust me, it's a good book once you get into it! I would probably suggest this book to people 9 or 10+!
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Summary: Gets better as the plot thickens
Review: Yes, Yes, I know the title and the cover aren't that appealing, but once you get started, you'll finish. Benjamin Hunter was just 2 years old when he first visited his Uncle Ian and after that he never did visit again because of the accident (read to find out what the accident was). 10 years later on Benjamin's 12th birthday, Ben's parents give him a room as a present. A room. Ben is highly disappointed. That same day however he receives a letter from his Uncle Ian asking him to visit. Ben values the oppurtunity of the visit more than the room. Due to fights during their childhood, Ben's mother is hesitant. Finally she gives in and they are on thier way to his home. The rest of the book, you must read yourself. I think that all of Henke's books are family reads and should not be judged by their cover.
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