Coaltown
Jesus
By: Ron Koertge
Genre: YA fiction/verse
Pages: 128
Published: 2013
Read: June
2.5 out of 5
As a
reader, I had some problems with this book. Because it was written in verse, I
felt I was missing a lot of the story; I have not felt this way with other
books in verse. However, with the premise of story and being a very short book
I craved more detail and depth. I also found it hard to following who was
speaking in some sections. As a Teen Librarian, I think this book may help some
teens understand their own grieving of a close peer, whether friend of family,
that has past away. This is also a great short story and easy read for
reluctant readers. Teens most likely aren't as much of a critical reader as I
am and not even notice my annoyances with the novel.
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