The Boy on the Porch

I read the first few chapters and realized that my boys (ages 9 and 8)might really like the book, so I began reading it aloud to them before bed. It's perfect for reading aloud: short, interesting chapters written in simple yet descriptive terms. They were hooked. Who was this mute boy who showed up......more

A sweet, but simple story. I loved every word that was written. I felt the love that was growing in the story. The ending was unexpected and I almost had to cry. A well deserved 5 points.......more

This beautifully written book reads like an adult short story. The child, Jacob, in the story is mute and the point-of-view comes strictly from the adults. Jacob plays, draws, and interacts with the people and animals, but he never speaks out loud. It reminds me of the book, "The Prince Who Fell fro......more

I loved how this book made me feel! <3 It was almost like I was there with the characters. A truly amazing family story!......more

I almost shelved this book on my "parenting" shelf because it has a lot to say about parenting! Which brings us to the crux of the matter right off: will KIDS want to read a book that has so much great stuff about PARENTS? There are those transitional/short chapter books that focus on adults which h......more