Babbitt, Natalie The Moon Over High Street, 148 pgs. Michael
Di Capua Books Scholastic, 2012. $15.95. Language: G; Mature Content: G;
Violence: G.
Joe’s parents
died in a car accident when he was only two months old leaving him to be raised
by his grandmother. The summer he is 12-years-old he makes the trip to the
small town where his cousin Myra lives to spend some quality time with the only
other member of his family. While there he comes into contact with Mr.
Boulderwall an incredibly wealthy factory owner who makes the surprise decision
to adopt Joe and make him his heir. Will Joe give up his dream of becoming an
astronomer to live a life of wealth and ease or will he stay true to himself?
The book is a
short and to the point story that tells a tale that has been told many times
before. Will Joe stay true to his dreams or take the easy way to riches and
security? The plot is trite and predictable with the reader never doubting what
the outcome will be. The rich people up on the hill are painted as selfish and
oblivious while the common folk are portrayed as hard working and brave. This
book is a quick read that gives easy answers and a comfortable ending, but will
be forgotten as soon as the last page is turned.
EL
(4-6)—OPTIONAL. AEB Social Studies Teacher
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