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The Sea Shack
3 journalers for this copy...
Second copy of this book I've registered, original journal entry
Just got this in the mail. Thanks Zmrzlina.
I'm glad to get the chance to read the work of another author who actually likes BookCrossing, and is a member (Hi Beowulf77). And I think this is the first book I've owned that was autographed by the author. It's going to the top of mount TBR.
So far, I've only read the jacket blurb. The movie Secondhand Lions came to mind. I loved that movie, so maybe that's a good sign.
I'm glad to get the chance to read the work of another author who actually likes BookCrossing, and is a member (Hi Beowulf77). And I think this is the first book I've owned that was autographed by the author. It's going to the top of mount TBR.
So far, I've only read the jacket blurb. The movie Secondhand Lions came to mind. I loved that movie, so maybe that's a good sign.
I've read the first chapter, and I have two things to say.
First, I love the opening sentence: If you ask me, the most challenging puzzles in the world are often the people who live around us. A great start.
Secondly, the picture on the cover looks familiar. I can't find a credit for it, but was it by any chance taken on the path to the beach at Fort Morgan in Alabama? I've walked down that path many times on vacations, and the path in the picture looks quite similar. Of course, it could just be a coincidence.
I've heard straight form the source, the picture was not taken in Alabama, but at the real-life "Sea Shack" in Truro, MA, by the author himself (though the birds were added by the publisher). Still, it's a great picture.
First, I love the opening sentence: If you ask me, the most challenging puzzles in the world are often the people who live around us. A great start.
Secondly, the picture on the cover looks familiar. I can't find a credit for it, but was it by any chance taken on the path to the beach at Fort Morgan in Alabama? I've walked down that path many times on vacations, and the path in the picture looks quite similar. Of course, it could just be a coincidence.
I've heard straight form the source, the picture was not taken in Alabama, but at the real-life "Sea Shack" in Truro, MA, by the author himself (though the birds were added by the publisher). Still, it's a great picture.
I loved this book. Great work, Beowulf77. And thanks again for sending it, Zmrzlina.
The Sea Shack is the story of a boy named Andy, sent to live with his grandfather for the summer. At first he resents it, hates his father for doing this to him. Grampy hasn't played a big part in Andy's life. As best I could tell, Grampy was just a lonely, sad old man who lived by the sea and did absolutely nothing with his life. At first, Andy seems like a spoiled, selfish brat. But a lot can change in a summer. Grampy's going to teach him a few things. Early on, Andy fights these lessons every step of the way (he reminds me of Calvin a little in this respect), but in time he starts listening, not only to Grampy, but to himself. Andy learns who he is, where he came from, and how to be a better person. The story of his mother is sad but touching. The book is dedicated to the author's grandfather, with good reason.
Since this book is autographed "To BookCrossers of the World," I'll need to find a way to pass it on to someone else. Suggestions are welcome.
The Sea Shack is the story of a boy named Andy, sent to live with his grandfather for the summer. At first he resents it, hates his father for doing this to him. Grampy hasn't played a big part in Andy's life. As best I could tell, Grampy was just a lonely, sad old man who lived by the sea and did absolutely nothing with his life. At first, Andy seems like a spoiled, selfish brat. But a lot can change in a summer. Grampy's going to teach him a few things. Early on, Andy fights these lessons every step of the way (he reminds me of Calvin a little in this respect), but in time he starts listening, not only to Grampy, but to himself. Andy learns who he is, where he came from, and how to be a better person. The story of his mother is sad but touching. The book is dedicated to the author's grandfather, with good reason.
Since this book is autographed "To BookCrossers of the World," I'll need to find a way to pass it on to someone else. Suggestions are welcome.
Received this book in the mail from another BC'er, phantomreader42 *wink* as a RABCK, thank you, I plan to read this book & rerelease it :)
Book Description
Andrew O’Brien is a young fourth grader in Massachusetts who discovers the puzzle of a lifetime when he spends a summer with his grandfather. On the surface, Andrew appears to be a regular fourth grade boy. He has a group of friends who are important to him and his own personal list of priorities. School and family, however, are not high on that list. He struggles as a student and frequently gets into fights with his peers, even those he considers his friends. At home, he lives only with his father. He has never known his mother, since she passed away shortly after he was born. Despite the problems he is facing, he shows very little care or concern for them and his father is reluctant to intervene, fearing he may push his only son away from him.
Everything changes for Andy, however, when his father needs to spend a summer away from home for business. It is an opportunity his father can not refuse, and Andy can not travel with him. It means Andy will spend the summer with his grandfather, whom he has never known really well, in a small beach-front cabin on Cape Cod. Naturally, Andy rebels against the plan and everyone involved in it. He turns on his father and vows he will not get along with his grandfather in any way. He is an old, quiet, and reserved man whose ways are completely opposite the lifestyle Andy has grown accustomed to.
Andy’s anger and frustration build over the course of the summer until it boils over one night in July. He has an encounter to remember with his grandfather, and it appears any hope of a relationship is lost. After that night, however, Andy begins to learn more about his grandfather and a bond slowly begins to form. Little by little, this old and mysterious man begins to teach Andy the lessons he needs to learn in life. Andy learns about his grandfather’s service during World War II and the Korean War. He learns about nature and where his place in the world is. He begins to learn that there is more to himself than he ever imagined. Most importantly, Andy learns the real story behind his mother and the incredible sacrifice she made. In the end, the question for Andy is what he will do with his experience. Will the lessons from his grandfather help him develop more maturity and responsibility, or will he go back to the lifestyle he lived before his summer with "Grampy"?
Book by one of our own here at BC. Great read :)
Andrew O’Brien is a young fourth grader in Massachusetts who discovers the puzzle of a lifetime when he spends a summer with his grandfather. On the surface, Andrew appears to be a regular fourth grade boy. He has a group of friends who are important to him and his own personal list of priorities. School and family, however, are not high on that list. He struggles as a student and frequently gets into fights with his peers, even those he considers his friends. At home, he lives only with his father. He has never known his mother, since she passed away shortly after he was born. Despite the problems he is facing, he shows very little care or concern for them and his father is reluctant to intervene, fearing he may push his only son away from him.
Everything changes for Andy, however, when his father needs to spend a summer away from home for business. It is an opportunity his father can not refuse, and Andy can not travel with him. It means Andy will spend the summer with his grandfather, whom he has never known really well, in a small beach-front cabin on Cape Cod. Naturally, Andy rebels against the plan and everyone involved in it. He turns on his father and vows he will not get along with his grandfather in any way. He is an old, quiet, and reserved man whose ways are completely opposite the lifestyle Andy has grown accustomed to.
Andy’s anger and frustration build over the course of the summer until it boils over one night in July. He has an encounter to remember with his grandfather, and it appears any hope of a relationship is lost. After that night, however, Andy begins to learn more about his grandfather and a bond slowly begins to form. Little by little, this old and mysterious man begins to teach Andy the lessons he needs to learn in life. Andy learns about his grandfather’s service during World War II and the Korean War. He learns about nature and where his place in the world is. He begins to learn that there is more to himself than he ever imagined. Most importantly, Andy learns the real story behind his mother and the incredible sacrifice she made. In the end, the question for Andy is what he will do with his experience. Will the lessons from his grandfather help him develop more maturity and responsibility, or will he go back to the lifestyle he lived before his summer with "Grampy"?
Book by one of our own here at BC. Great read :)
