Trouble Audiobook

" Gary D. Schmidt - incredibly powerful, beautiful writing. "

" Decent story with a good message. A good boy's book. "

" This is the first Schmidt I've read. I feel not quite smart because I wasn't crazy about it; there were definitely things I liked about this book, and things I think were done well (all the family interactions, in particular), but overall it felt heavy handed and often obvious. I disliked the ending scenes--I was freaking out on a medical level, and I also don't know how they could DO that to their parents after everything else, which made me grumpy about characterizations. I don't have any problem with the subject matter being suitable for the Newbery, but have a hard time believing kids 14 and under would be very interested--and while the Newbery isn't for popularity etc, I don't think one could really call a book "distinguished writing for children" if children aren't interested, even after being urged/assigned; but I could be totally wrong about that, because, as you all know, I do not like books about boys, or dogs, and especially not about boys AND dogs. "

" I just finished this a couple of minutes ago. All I can say right now is "If you read only one teen book this summer, this is the one to read." Absolutely awesome and with appeal for both young people and adults. So, so well-written. This time Schmidt deserves to win more than an "honor". "

" This book is categorized as being for young adults, but I'm a grandmother of teens and thoroughly enjoyed it. I listened to the perfectly-read audiobook and was captivated from beginning to end. Other reviewers have provided excellent story lines (without spoilers) but I wanted to add my hearty thumbs up and hope that adults will read (or listen to) this gem too. "

" Love Gary Schmidt! Yet another brilliant work that includes a multi faceted plot and characters who are real and change with the story. "

" Good, but not as good as his other books I've read. "

" While there are parts of this plot that are predictable, Schmidt, as is his trademark style, writes rich characters dealing with problems in a relatable way. His theme of trouble and grace is heartwarming even in the midst of tragedy. "

" Good teenage book. Well written and good plot. "

" This is a Chippewa Valley read book this year, so I am trying it out. It is a quick read--an interesting story of a wealthy family living in a cocoon and a Cambodian boy who penetrates it, tragically. "

" We like to think of ourselves as a people who welcome refugees, but it is not always true. This ya novel about prejudice, hardship, and change moved me as I reached the exciting conclusion. It would make a good booktalk, too. "

" Bad for the first 80 pages but amazing afterwards "

" Powerful book! A deep read with a strong message. "

" Gary Schmidt combines the "coming of age" adolescent tale with historical fiction well. He challenges the thoughtful reader to see beyond the obvious and understand that all stories have many sides. Trouble is a good read. "

" Another great book by Gary D Schmidt. He writes coming of age and emotion better than juast about anyone. "

" This book was so heavy to start I didn't think I could finish it. But, I'm glad I did. (Caudill 2011 Master List) "

" First of all, Gary D. Schmidt is definitely an author I follow. His books have all been excellent and this might be the best--except for Wednesday Wars which might be best because it was the first one I read. Trouble makes you think on many levels. "

" i read this only because of the rebecca caudill list and it was not attention grabbing only the part about how his brother died.... "

" This story turned out to be more engaging than the I thought it would (based on the back of the cover). An interesting situation, with unique characters, that sometimes unfolds a bit slowly. It includes some serious topics: racism, death, guilt. "

" This is one of the best books I read this year. "

" I don't know how this book escaped my attention before. It was fabulous. The tone, the characters, the layered complexity of the story. It's going to stay with me for a long time. "

" this book reminded me of myself i just want to go somewhere start fresh but i cant because it will come and find me "

" While the plot becomes predictable at some point the eloquence of Schmidt's prose more than makes up for it. "

" I have given all his books 5 stars...I would give this one 6 if I could. There is only one part I don't like...it's a little too YA. I loved it. It was my favorite of his so far. "

" Gary D. Schmidt is one of my favorite YA authors. He has this way of plying you with sly humor, keeping you comfortable, until he suddenly slams you into the real emotions of the book. The Wednesday Wars is a more cheerful book, but this one is probably more powerful. "

" Good, but not as good as his other books I've read. "