When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Audiobook

" We read this book for a school project. After we read it we watched the movie. It was completely different then the book. But overall this book was really good! "

" a sweet, quick read. I see a lot of bad reviews for this book here. not sure why many have low opinions of this book. it was easy and light dealing with heavy issues. it's rated for middle school. "

" this book is injoyable so far "

" A fat boy comes to a small town during the Vietnam war. The town learns how to be more tolerant with each other. Two boys learn how to lean on each other in a time of crisis. "

" I thought this book was okay, but not great. Toby and his friend Cal's lifes change one summer. Zachary Beaver comes to their small town. When Cal's brother joins the army who knows what will happen? "

" Historic fiction, no bad language or immoral behavior, but there is (chaste) young love; seperation/divorce; and death (not graphic). I would say it would interest those in grades 5-7 or so. Nice sense of time and place (Texas, 1960's). Good moral lessons. "

" It wasn't the best book in the world, but I guess it was ok. I recommend this book to people who like books about life or things like that. "

" Excellent YA book that incorporates the Vietnam War and overweight kids. I have used this book as a novel study with 6th graders. "

" This book made me cry. As annoying as Zachary Beaver can be in this story, he is just a hurting kid who needs a friend. There is heartbreak in this book, but also friendship and love. I think boys especially would like to read this funny yet touching story. "

" Just a fun little quick read! It's a YA book, but I wanted to read it, and it was a good story. "

" This is a good book "

" A really great story with lots of heart and endearing characters. A book I will gladly recommend to grade school kids and anyone who enjoys books like Because of Winn Dixie. "

" I really liked this book. It had a really good lesson in the end of don't judge people on looks. I would highly recommend this book to people in 7th grade or higher. Is book is great for both boys and girls. I also enjoyed watching the movie of this book. "

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" I liked the book although it was kind of boring. "

" This was a delightful young adult book. I would recommend it. "

" I appreciated this book a lot more the second time reading it. "

" I don't know how I missed this book back when it became a Newbery honor book. I LOVED it. Well written about sensitive issues. Would love to read and discuss it with kids. "

" I think this book had a very good plot line about friends and family. although there were some slow parts, it was a very entertaining book. "

" Pre-read this to see if I want to use it for my English classes next year. "

" I thought this books was.. cute :) "

" This book gave a good sense of what family is all about. It shows friendship too. This book was a definitely a good book. It did have some slow parts, but other than that, it was a great book with a good message. "

" I read this book about 3 or 4 years ago, and I must admit that I don't remember very much about it. But I do remember liking it, so why not add it? ;) "

" This book made me cry. As annoying as Zachary Beaver can be in this story, he is just a hurting kid who needs a friend. There is heartbreak in this book, but also friendship and love. I think boys especially would like to read this funny yet touching story. "

" This book was interesting, some parts really annoyed me like Zachary's personality and stuff like that. "

" I liked the book although it was kind of boring. "

" Very good book! It was defanitley interesting! I wouldn't exactly pick it out...I was kinda forced by Mrs.Butler! But anyway thanks for that because 1. I need practice reading and 2. It was decent and good...Anyway if you like realistic fiction you will like it! "

" I'm not sure if is the link to the Texas Panhandle (my childhood home), my connection with the outcast character who finds friends, or the fact that it is just a great story, but this is one of my favorite all-time books. "

" One of the best young adult books I've ever read. It's like Gilbert Grape meets the Wonder Years. LOVED it. "

" This is a great book for those who arent for a lot of crazy action. REgardless, great book with a lot of issues that can realate to the world. "

" A powerful look at our society! "