Seven for a Secret

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Summary: I liked the ending of Seven For A Secret
Review: Actually, unlike the reader from Nova Scotia, I really liked the whole book - including the ending. I didn't live in rural Newfoundland in -when was it, the sixties or seventies?-, but it sure rings true to me that lots of girls in that time and place would get pregnant before finishing high school.

To me, that was part of the point. That the choices people make are in large part dictated by their environment........... that when you're young your social circle is accidental, but as you get older you increasingly spend time with people who share your goals and values.......... and that the only people who don't end up following the crowd are those who are both single-minded and lucky.

That said, this isn't a message novel. The author seemed to really like and sympathize with all her characters. And so when I read it, I cared about them all too. And the book was subtle enough that you knew everybody in it would have to make some tough decisions. There are no easy answers, the book said, and I agree.

I thought the book was insightful about girls' lives. It was a great read too - I read it straight through in about 3 hours and enjoyed every page.

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Summary: Very good
Review: An easy quick read. If you're looking for a fun book, this is it. Basically it's a story of three cousins who see one another ever summer. It's set in a small town in Newfoundland in the 1960s. It's interesting to read a story set in Newfoundland, the language the characters use is probably one of the best parts of the novel, hilarious! Definatly true Newfies! The novel isn't widely known, but still extremely good. It seems that every time anyone comes to my house and sees it, they ask to borrow it! And everytime, they love it. Honestly, everyone I know who's read it has loved it! I trust that this novel will rely soley on word-of-mouth for sales. Anyway, it's a great read for anyone who likes stories about good friends, good family, and good times!!

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Summary: A highly recommended, "reader friendly" novel
Review: Set in a small village on the coast of Newfoundland, Seven For A Secret by Mary C. Sheppard is a highly recommended, "reader friendly" novel of Rebecca and Kate, two fifteen-year-old girls and their confrontation with opposing directional pulls. Invited to develop their artistic talent and explore the world beyond their village borders, Rebecca and Kate are forbidden to go by an uncompromising family member. Also available in paperback..., Seven For A Secret is strong tale of personal will in the making one's own destiny.