Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds Going
Where It’s Dark, 321 pgs. Delacorte Press, 2016. $16.99. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence PG.
Buck Anderson is weeks away from finishing 7th
grade and looking forward to a summer away from bullies and the discomfort of
school where his stuttering makes him a target and self-conscious. Buck’s best friend, who seemed to understand
his stuttering problem and shared his love of caving, has moved. Summer becomes less than ideal when Buck has
to do odd jobs for a crabby old man and his grandfather’s lumberyard is being
stolen from.
The title has several
meanings and Naylor spins a great story.
When Buck is squirming through a tight spot in a cave my claustrophobia
kicked into high gear. Buck’s problems
seem very real and not contrived and his stuttering problem shows that there
are no easy answers and makes him a relatable character.
EL, MS - ESSENTIAL.
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