The Boy on the Porch

The Boy on the Porch

By Sharon Creech

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Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 4n/a419683

Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love her latest tween novel about finding family when you least expect it.

When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy Jacob can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him.

And, as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.

The Boy on the Porch is a singular story about opening your heart and discovering home in unexpected places.

Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN-13: 9780061892387
ISBN-10: 0061892386
Published on 9/2/2014
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 176

Book Reviews (5)

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i love the book but i did not like the end.
Claire Claire

This book is about Jacob, a 6 or 7 year old boy who arrives on the porch of a young couple. Jacob appears to be mute, communicating with tapping. He has an amazing gift for the arts. He picks up the drums and guitar right away. But Jacob was left with a note that said someone would come back to get him. Will Jacob's parents ever come?
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The book "The Boy on the Porch" is a great source of emotional twists because of the boy who mysteriously appeared on a couple's porch. The boy uses many weird tap sounds to speak and loves to be around a dog and cow. The book is a great and short story that helps kids and people to create a mental image of a boy who loves to tap beats, but in order to know more, find out in the book later!
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I agree. I LOVED this book. Sharon Creech is always a great read.
snowboard12 snowboard12

I love this author and can't wait to read the book
isakimball isakimball

This book is awesome! The author that wrote this is my favorite author.