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Jeremy Fink has big plans for this summer with his best friend Lizzy, a notorious troublemaker (and no, he does not have a secret crush on her). He has everything he needs within a few blocks of his home so he never has to leave his little neighborhood. And this summer, he officially becomes a teenager. A mysterious box engraved with the words THE MEANING OF LIFE: For Jeremy Fink To Open On His 13th Birthday arrives in the mail from Jeremy's long-departed father. The four keys needed to open the box are lost, setting Jeremy and Lizzy off on a quest to find them somewhere in the vastness of New York City. Along the way, they soon discover something about themselves in their search for the keys to the meaning of life. Author Wendy Mass is a recipient of the ALA's Schneider Family Award. She delights young audience with her quirky characters that are easy to relate to.
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"This book was very entertaining. It was an easy read for me. I took one star away from it because the people in the book are not Christians and believe that the Big Bang actually happened. The story line was very nice, and the characters are well put together. Over all I'd give it four stars."
— Kelsey (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A warm picture of parental love and wisdom and of a boy growing into his own understanding and acceptance of life.”
— School Library Journal
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life Listener Reviews
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" So boring I couldn't finish it! "
— Hima, 1/29/2014 -
" I LOVED this book. It is definitely one of my favorite books ever. "
— Jami, 1/29/2014 -
" this book is a coming of age story in the most literal way possible- Jeremy is given a near-impossible task to complete by his thirteenth birthday. I felt silly reading a book for 10-15 year olds, but I really enjoyed it. Two thumbs up. Easy red for before bed. "
— Moriah, 1/23/2014 -
" I did this one for one of my book reports. Got 100%. It's a fun book to read. "
— Kimberly, 1/22/2014 -
" I can't stop thinking of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. But, obviously there are some big differences. This one made me cry. In public. Good excuse to serve candy at book club though! "
— Kristin, 1/17/2014 -
" very interesting... Jeremy gets a box from his father without the keys for it. He must find the keys to find out what his father wants him to know. (jeremy's father is dead.) He meets new people and tries new things along the way. "
— Sophia, 1/17/2014 -
" Wendy Mass is great writer, the characters were completely believable and fun. At first, I thought the plot was a bit too contrived until I got to the end and realized it was supposed to be contrived! The ending saved it for me and I was happily satisfied. "
— Grace, 12/18/2013 -
" Another fabulous read as recommended by my YA lit professor. Really good... I cried through the whole last chapter. "
— Mia, 10/17/2013 -
" This was a really funny and overall amazing book. "
— Miles, 8/22/2013 -
" So good and thoughtful... cant wait for the movie to come out. This book was so touching and inspiring. "
— Kinsey, 7/29/2013 -
" Sometimes it was confusing "
— clairebear18, 7/16/2013 -
" A heartfelt story of two best friends on a search for the meaning of life. A quick read, too. "
— Adel, 6/27/2013 -
" Great novel. I love the voice in the beginning, but it seems to fade in and out. Good read-aloud as well. Good philosophical novel without being too preachy. "
— Joe, 6/11/2013 -
" This was one of the best books I`ve ever read! "
— Pavitar, 5/25/2013 -
" i just plain loved this book!!! It has a good reason why you live life to the fullest, because you never know when it will be you're time to leave this earth. "
— Mariah, 5/2/2013 -
" I LOVED this book. Agreat mystery and a very fun read. Lizzy with her funny attitude, and Jeremy with his crazy absessions. "
— Julianna, 4/30/2013 -
" i loved it! i loved the answer to the meaning of life i want to read it again!! "
— daniella, 4/15/2013 -
" This book made me think way more than I usually do. It is a good book for kids maybe at lowest 10 if your an advanced reader and there probably is no age limit it is good for about any age over 10. "
— Lili, 3/6/2013 -
" A fantastic feel-good story with very likable characters. A bit emotional - but I like that! "
— Elissa, 12/16/2012 -
" Liked it a lot. Only gave it three because it was a bit confusing! "
— Lara, 11/3/2012 -
" This is A GREAT BOOK! I loved it! I would reccommend it for all girls and mature boys. "
— Riley, 10/21/2012 -
" Richtig richtig gut! Erinnerte mich total an "Der Joker" von Martin Zusak, was die Moral angeht. Sehr sehr lesenswert, wenn einen der Sinn des Lebens interessiert;) "
— Pengurinchen, 5/13/2012 -
" Book I read after hearing part of it read to a 6th grade class last year over several weeks. The story is cute and stays true to the age level it is written for. There is also a really good message. "
— Carol, 5/13/2012 -
" I can't believe it was just about a letter and rocks -.- "
— Anita, 4/8/2012 -
" I am not finished but it is really good so far "
— Joshlynne, 10/19/2011 -
" This book has kept me staying up late to read! There was a part that I read that ... well it just made me glad to be a girl :) "
— Lydia, 9/6/2011 -
" Great book! Really cute. Loved it! Definitely recommend it for a 12-14 year old. "
— Kathryn, 8/8/2011 -
" This book was ok. I some of her others better. "
— Claire, 5/25/2011 -
" Incredibly well constructed, but a little slow (or that could just be because I listened to it over the course of a week in my car.) "
— Robinreads, 5/10/2011 -
" Light, fun read for middle schoolers. Zany cast of characters. Lots of great one-liners about what the meaning of life could or could not be. "
— Jill, 4/20/2011 -
" It is interesting to watch to evolution from adolescence to adulthood in a small moment for a character. I really like that Jeremy Fink learns to grow by discovering different points of view for the meaning of life. "
— Kristin, 4/8/2011 -
" Jeremy Fink with Lizzy Mouldon change throughout this adventure. And this adventure, changes their lives! It's amazing how just a few chapters can simply rotate their view of life. "
— Audrey, 4/1/2011
About Wendy Mass
Wendy Mass is the award-winning author of several novels, including A Mango-Shaped Place, Leap Day, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, Heaven Looks a Lot like a Mall, Every Soul a Star, The Candymakers, 11 Birthdays, Finally, and the Twice upon a Time series.
About Andy Paris
Andy Paris is an actor and writer. His audio narration have earned him the prestigious Audie Award, as well as AudioFile Earphones Awards. A member of the Tectonic Theater Project, he and others wrote The Laramie Project, which was nominated for an Emmy in 2002 and in which he played Stephen Belber. He has also appeared in Law & Order.