Half Brother Audiobook

" RFL 2012 This is a pretty intense book for middle schoolers but still interesting for the high schoolers. It takes place in the 1970's and looks at what happens when a family attempts to raise a chimp as a human to see if he can acquire and use ASL. There are many other complex developments, as there usually are with an Oppel book. The only thing I didn't really care for is that this is one of those books where there just can't be a happy ending. "

" Awwww this book was so sweet! Ben has such a kind heart. "

" Three stars because there were some parts I absolutely loved (pass the tissues--sniff, sniff), but others that I didn't care a bit to read (adolescent boy hormones). The story gets a bit implausible at times, but the relationship between Ben and Zan is touching and tear jerking. "

" I'd say this book was amazing! Because they show that even chimps can learn but sometimes you also have to leave things behind. "

" Interesting idea, but a little slow for me. A new chimp at home as a brother is a lot of fun, but unfortunately he's a little wild. The family falls in love but with the havoc being caused, they must make a decision as to what to do next. "

" I found this book good in the beginning, and very interesting, but for some reason after about halfway I think, it got kind of boring. I found it a little weird how attached he became go Zan. Overall though, the book was pretty good, and had a nice ending "

" I loved everything about this book except for one thing. It's historical fiction set in 1974. How can a year I remember be historical fiction? "

" What a poignant coming of age story- it made me cry. What an excellent read, highly recommend. "

" Review to come, but I LOVED IT! "

" i got way more into this than i anticipated. embarrassingly so. "

" GGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRREEEEEEEAAAAAAAATTTTTTT BOOK "

" Took a bit to get into but had me crying at the end. Always a sign of a good book to get me so involved "

" Quite interesting exploration of family dynamics and the father-son relationship, played out in an unusual family: dad, mom, teenage boy, baby chimp. "

" Theme is more about humane treatment of animals or trying to humanize them. Characters are good and Zan (the chimp) is delightful. A satisfying read with a good ending. "

" it's really good. i think it's going to be my next most favourite book!!!! OMG it is my fave book it's so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

" yeah, this got me RIGHT THERE. but I honestly didn't realize it took place in the seventies for... well, far too long. couldn't have mentioned ABBA a little earlier, eh Oppel? "