When JFK Was My Father

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Summary: When JFK was my Father
Review: Thirteen year old Georgia Hughes knows that John F. Kennedy should be her father. Her real father is too busy at work for her, but when Georgia pretends to talk to JFK, he listens.
The book is written in three parts. The first part takes place in Brazil in 1963. Georgia's favorite things to do are draw, collect stamps, and play with her friend Tim on the beach. The two children love to pretend that they are the Sand Princess and Prince while they swim and play "stalk the enemy."
Then, in the second part, her mother takes her to a boarding school in the United States. She brings only her most treasured items, including her picture of JFK. Once classes start, she feels that she can't relate to the other girls. The only things that keep her happy are writing in English class, hearing the voice of Mrs. Beard (the dead school mistress) giving her advice, and pretending that she is talking with President Kennedy. It gets better for her, though, when she begins to learn the history of the people there and finds that they care about her.
Finally, in the third part, she meets up with Tim again. To her surprise, he had been at a nearby boy's boarding school the whole time she had been in the United States! He gives her the chance to run away from Beard School, and Georgia must decide where she belongs.
I liked this book because Georgia's character is very realistic, and she is brave enough to face her problems.

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Summary: When JFK was my Father
Review: This book is about a thirteen-year old girl named Georgia. It all begins when her family leaves Rio for a small fishing village called Buzios. On the trip, Georgia brought her stamp collection with her. Also on the trip, Georgia met a new friend named Tim, who is also interested in stamp collecting. They spent a lot of time together collecting items on the beach. On Newyears Eve, Tim gave Georgia a pebble that was in the shape of a moon. The next day, her and her family went back to Rio. Georgia failed many school interviews, but finally a boarding school accepted her. John F. Kennedy (the father she never had) tells her that she needs to keep an eye on gunrunning happenings near the school. She loved JFK very much.

My favorite part in this book was when Georgia met Tim. I liked this part because it reminded me of when I met my best friend. We used to do the same things they used to do. Things like, going to the beach and comparing many items we both had interest in. I also liked the way, Tim and Georgia have a deep friendship. It shows that you can meet a true friend anywhere in the world.

Honestly, I thought that the book was okay. It wasn't that great, but it also wasn't that bad. I didn't really like reading about how Georgia thought of JFK as her father. Her story made it sound like she was hogging JFK for herself. On my opinion, I really don't like reading about happenings in the past. Overall, I think the book was "okay."

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Summary: When JFK Was My Father
Review: This book is about a thirteen-year old girl named Georgia. It all begins when her family leaves Rio for a small fishing village called Buzios. On the trip, Georgia brought her stamp collection with her. Also on the trip, Georgia met a new friend named Tim, who is also interested in stamp collecting. They spent a lot of time together collecting items on the beach. On Newyears Eve, Tim gave Georgia a pebble that was in the shape of a moon. The next day, her and her family went back to Rio. Georgia failed many school interviews, but finally a boarding school accepted her. John F. Kennedy (the father she never had) tells her that she needs to keep an eye on gunrunning happenings near the school. She loved JFK very much.

My favorite part in this book was when Georgia met Tim. I liked this part because it reminded me of when I met my best friend. We used to do the same things they used to do. Things like, going to the beach and comparing many items we both had interest in. I also liked the way, Tim and Georgia have a deep friendship. It shows that you can meet a true friend anywhere in the world.

Honestly, I thought that the book was okay. It wasn't that great, but it also wasn't that bad. I didn't really like reading about how Georgia thought of JFK as her father. Her story made it sound like she was hogging JFK for herself. On my opinion, I really don't like reading about happenings in the past. Overall, I think the book was "okay."

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Summary: Lucey's Wonderful Review
Review: This is a captivating book. It is different than most books I have read. I enjoyed it very much. This book is about a girl named Georgia who lives in Brazil. Her father, who she calls Winter, is very rich and they live in a mansion with a large amount of servants. One year, they take a trip to a beautiful beach where Georgia meets Tim, a boy with a big imagination. They fall in love and never see each other again. Georgia's parents get divorced and Georgia and her mother, who she calls La, move to the States. Here, they are very poor. La sends her off to boarding school where her only companions are a picture of JFK and the spirit of Wilma Beard, the lady who started the school. This book is heartwrenching. Georgia has to decided whether to run away with Tim or stay at the school. This book will keep you reading all day long! DON'T MISS OUT!!!!