Do you think this book had any depth beyond being a mystery book?

[Melisa Jane]

This is a discussion topic for the March 2024 Book of the Month, "SandPeople: An Across Time Mystery" by Cheryl Kerr

Do you think this book had any depth beyond being a mystery book?

[Dennis Nickerson]

"Sandpeople" by Cheryl Kerr has a much broader depth than just being a mystery book. It is about how children cope with their parents' divorce. It is about how to overcome a feeling of abandonment and develop one's self-worth and confidence. It is about maturing from childhood into adolescence. It is about how a community can come together to help each other. There is a wealth of topics that can be explored in this book beyond just the mystery.

[Annabell Samuel]

Beyond the mystery, we could see how Lea navigates childhood. Most children will learn great lessons from her development. Aunt Meg's love for children is another aspect of this book that showcases the ability of humans to care.

[Kala Krishnakumar]

This book has very real feelings aside from the aspect of mystery. It can be taken as a lesson and allow us to process grief.

[Elijah Reuben]

Asides being a mystery book, it contains a lot of real-life themes that are not explored in other books. It is self-educating and thought provoking.

[Harshitha Nayak]

Absolutely not! Except mysterious sand people ghost storyline, other subjects didn't explored much even though they had much potential.

[Edah Chemonges]

Of course! It is multifaceted in my opinion. Furthermore, touches on real-life issues like divorce, separation, etc. It is more than a mystery book.

[Beatrice Omasaki]

Yes, especially through the arc of the protagonist. The book delves into the personal growth and emotional journey of its young protagonist, Lea McKinney. As she deals with her parents' separation, Lea navigates complex feelings and matures through her experiences. This added a layer of emotional depth that resonates with me, and I think it will too to those who have faced similar life challenges

[Christian Jordan]

"Sandpeople" by Cheryl Kerr explores Lea McKinney's emotional journey through her parents' divorce, touching on themes of self-worth, maturity, and community support, adding depth beyond its mystery.