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Loading... 806: A Novel (edition 2018)by Cynthia Weil (Author)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. // Thanks to Tanglewood Publishing for sending me an ARC to review // “now don’t you go falling in love” When I saw the cover of this book the first things that came to my mind was adventure. I was disappointed that it was not really about the roadtrip itself but it focused on other topics that I was really happy with. The tone of the book was really warm which fit the familial relationships that were focused on. It was sweet and I really like the author was able to show a bit of the life after they found their dad and the tiems that they spent with him. How different it is and how it certainly brings change because there a lot of peopl eout there who can relate to stories like this. It also exposed the fact that our parents are not the perfect beings that we believed them to be when we were younger but they certainly try their best and they do what they think is best for their chldren. I think the YA genre needs more books that have topics like this. Especially because these are very real topics that are prevalent in the real world. Anyhow, even though I liked the overall tone of the book, the pacing of the plot threw me off and it was not effective enough to really bring enough of a reaction out of me. The topic was good but the execution was lacking, for me. I also got really annoyed of our female MC in some parts. I mean, she FAINTED when she found out that some strong shampoo removed her hair coloring. First of all, I know this is a form of self expression and I am not saying that's its wrong to have colored hair but. . . did she not notice the color running down when she was washing her hair with water?? You can always have it painted over and I do not understand how she would have fainted. This scene just bothered me a lot. Still, I am absolute trash for good friendship stories. This was a sweet read and though it was not the best in terms of execution, it contains topics that the YA world needs to be reading more. What a great story. I enjoyed the casual writing style while journeying with the “Super Sperm Club” kids. This book shows that eclectic strangers can come together and connect like they didn’t think they could and at the same time grow to have a better understanding of themselves. Novel 806 is a life journey for everyone involved. I liked getting to know KT, Gabe and Jesse. Cynthia Weil has create relatable teens who just like any other teenager doesn’t know where they fit in with life. Even as an adult I could relate to the quirky character traits of each kid. The surprising Bio Dad was a joy to encounter. The journey to find him creative and wacky. I hope whoever reads this book enjoys it as much as I did. no reviews | add a review
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Young Adult Fiction.
Young Adult Literature.
HTML: Sibling 1 throws blenders and plays guitar. Sibling 2 is allergic to everything and is into magic. Sibling 3 is a varsity swimmer with a group of female fans. Enough said. The only thing they have in common is their biological father, and the only thing they can agree on is that they all want to meet him. With the help of a broken-down, "borrowed" Jeep, KT, Jesse, and Gabe make their way across the country evading police, trying their luck on the slots, and meeting a life-changing pig, all to track down Donor 806, their father. Any hope of success requires smarts, luck, and ingenuity. Good thing they have each other...even if they don't see it that way. .No library descriptions found. |
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I loved the premise of sperm donation kids looking for their biological siblings and their biological dad. Family doesn’t have to be who you were raised by, and family doesn’t have to mean DNA. Three great kids begrudgingly go on a road trip to find their bio dad, which is filled with unfortunate events along the way. Their growing familial relationships with each other were so wholesome and heartwarming. This book examines the importance of family and expands the definition of family. The magic of their character growth and the positive spirits of the siblings, especially Jesse, almost makes one believe in fate.
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