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Fun In The Yellow Pages Paperback – October 15, 2003

by Bobbi Groover (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)
The coming-of-age account of two youths as they spend the summer crammed together in a tiny, remote cabin. Through the love of a discarded horse, the boys learn from one another and discover a new part of themselves in the process. In the end, they experience a vacation adventure packed with humor, horses and the complexities of family relationships.
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  1. Print length
    148 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ryrich Publications
  4. Publication date
    October 15, 2003
  5. Grade level
    4 - 6
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0965740374
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0965740371
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Grade 6-8?Pierson, 12, is sure that his summer vacation will be disastrous because his parents have decided to go back to nature, and plan to spend three months in a cabin in a remote area of Pennsylvania. Worse still, he learns that his 15-year-old cousin Will, a bully and potential delinquent, is coming along too. The boys learn a lot about themselves and one another over the course of the summer. Pierson's wryly presented distress at being deprived of life's "basics"?TV, video games, air conditioning?as well as his jealousy over his father's attention to Will, are the most realistic parts of this book. The characters are stereotypical and the dialogue is flat. Feelings are stated rather than revealed and there are too many complications, hastily presented and then resolved, to involve readers fully in the story. They will be glad that the boys end up as friends, but Will's daring rescue of a child on a runaway horse doesn't ring true to the otherwise quiet pace of the plot and seems unnecessary. The relationship between Will, abused by his father, and Rocky, a horse abused by his owner, could be one of the strengths of the novel but is not really developed.?Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
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... the book does not read as didactic or preachy. Rather, it is a good addition to middle grade novels. -- Independent Publisher

...appropriate for all sorts of children... Fun In The Yellow Pages has something familiar and engaging for them. -- Curled Up With a Good Book




Fun In The Yellow Pages is entertaining, and highly recommended reading, and will be especially engaging for "reading reluctant" boys. -- Midwest Book Review

It's the start of summer and Pierson has nothing to look forward to but a dull vacation. His parents have decided they will all spend the season in a cabin in the country. The situation worsens when Pierson's troubled cousin gets included in the adventure. Fun in the Yellow Pages relays the family's time and growth during one shared summer. Author Bobbi Groover tells the cousin's story through the eyes of 12-year-old Pierson. This provides a bit of distance for the reader from the heavy topic of child abuse. Pierson struggles to understand his cousin's problems, after he hears a bit about them and sees the teenager's recovery. Just enough details of the abuse are provided for the reader, without being gratuitous. The main character sets a good example for modern readers. While being realistic, with faults and weaknesses, he still is respectful, obedient and intelligent. His internalizations are honest revelations of his heart. He begrudges the time his father spends with his cousin but then rebukes himself and tries to be sympathetic. Lessons learned are invaluable. Minor and major characters experience growth in Fun in the Yellow Pages. With the plot full of action and mystery, the book does not read as didactic or preachy. Rather, it is a good addition to middle grade novels. -- From Independent Publisher

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ryrich Publications
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2003
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0965740374
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0965740371
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Best Sellers Rank: #12,202,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars (1)

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  • Amy Edelman
    5.0 out of 5 stars IndieReader Review
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2012
    Format: Paperback
    Pierson Chandler knows that summer is going to be a disaster. He will be experiencing the "simpler life" on a farm with his mother and father. As if that isn't bad enough being "thrown into exile," Pierson is going to be "banished" there with his fifteen-year old cousin Will.

    Will, who hates Pierson and looks like he has a permanent frown on his face. But things end up being a whole lot different than Pierson expected. The farm brings some unexpected surprises as Pierson and Will address some issues in their lives and bond with one another, with the help of some special animal friends on the farm.

    Pierson discovers that there is more to life than television and modern comforts, as he delves into working on the farm, driving Big Bertha, fishing with his dad and Will and makes a special connection with Symphony, a small horse living on the farm. He ends up having such a great time, that he might list the activity under FUN in the Yellow Pages.

    For Will, it is through the hard farm work, his time with Pierson's family and his goal to ride the stubborn horse, Rocky, that makes him confronts his dark secret behind the anguish about his father leaving him three years earlier so that he finally can let go of his hatred, anger and fear.

    Author Groover effectively portrays the healthy partnerships and relationships in Pierson's family, and how their love and loyalty gets Will through his tough times so he is able to have a good relationship with his mother.

    Fun in the Yellow Pages teaches a wonderful lesson about nurturing others to heal oneself. This heartwarming tale about love and family will have make you laugh and cry and will appeal to readers, especially animal lovers, aged 10 years and up.

    Reviewed by Maya Fleischmann for IndieReader
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