Did you find this book relatable?

Post by **Melisa Jane** » 09 Mar 2024, 02:06

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

Did you find this book relatable?

Post by **Chikamnele Favour** » 09 Mar 2024, 09:29

Yes, I found it relatable especially the part about parents not giving a listening ear to their young ones.

Post by **Alissa Nesson** » 09 Mar 2024, 10:12

As a human being and someone who was a little girl once, I found this book relatable. As children, I’m sure we all felt ignored at some point, or like we were in the way. We all went through scary things and faced the unknown. These things are all generally part of the human condition.

Marina Flisvou · Post by **Marina Flisvou** » 09 Mar 2024, 11:06

"SandPeople" has stories and ideas that many might find interesting or easy to connect with. It talks about old mysteries, family stories, growing up, and nature, which could be enjoyable for those who like adventures and thinking about how the past and present are linked.

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 11 Mar 2024, 10:02

Yes, this book does have relatable elements in it. Lea’s parents divorce, Lea struggling to come to terms with it, and her journey of realization are the relatable and positive aspects of this book. The folklore adds suspense to this book.

Post by **Melvis Okoye** » 11 Mar 2024, 10:58

Yeah. This book has stories that are very relatable. Especially with regards to the family stories. Causing reminiscence of certain memories.

Martina Sette · Post by **Martina Sette** » 12 Mar 2024, 17:31

I did. Lea's experience with her parents' divorce, her struggle to accept it, and her journey of self-discovery form the relatable and uplifting aspects.

Post by **Alice Fu** » 13 Mar 2024, 18:45

I can't relate to the element of divorce because my parents are still together. However, I can relate to the idea of having to come to terms of something unexpected and learning to grow from it.

Kaitlin Bryant · Post by **Kaitlin Bryant** » 15 Mar 2024, 07:24

Martina Sette wrote: ↑12 Mar 2024, 17:31 I did. Lea's experience with her parents' divorce, her struggle to accept it, and her journey of self-discovery form the relatable and uplifting aspects.

I also found that the author, Cheryl Kerr, did such a good job of telling the story from the eyes of a 12 year old. Made it very relatable!

Ram Sahni · Post by **Ram Sahni** » 15 Mar 2024, 08:32

In my personal case, the situation with my parents' divorce was the one that sticks out in my memory as such; when I was five, the family's structure that I was accustomed to changed considerably. Her emotions, such as helplessness and melancholy, coupled with the need to look for a new sense of tranquility, are a way of life for each personality.

Jennifer Coxon · Post by **Jennifer Coxon** » 18 Mar 2024, 15:15

Yes, I found this book relatable. While not experiencing divorce in my family, the feeling that my parents weren't listening to what I had to say at times was very real. As a child, you don't always know the best way to express yourself, but at the same time you aren't aware of what you're parents are dealing with that they keep away from you as a child.

Jeevanesh · Post by **Jeevanesh** » 19 Mar 2024, 02:20

This book did an amazing job in rekindling some of the most darkest moments of my childhood. The sadness, the emptiness that this book portrayed took me back to some of the days in my life that i try to put behind me. This book was very relatable in that context, painful but the truth.

Stephanie Runyon · Post by **Stephanie Runyon** » 21 Mar 2024, 05:44

I found it somewhat relatable because my parents divorced when I was 12. I could understand why Lea wanted to know why her parents were not staying together. I was more like T.J. because I knew it was going to happen.

Laney K · Post by **Laney K** » 24 Mar 2024, 04:03

Runan wrote: ↑11 Mar 2024, 10:02 Yes, this book does have relatable elements in it. Lea’s parents divorce, Lea struggling to come to terms with it, and her journey of realization are the relatable and positive aspects of this book. The folklore adds suspense to this book.

I agree that the a kid dealing with their parents divorce is a relatable event for many people. The folklore was also fun to read about and was one of my favorite parts!

Post by **Surabhi Rani** » 29 Mar 2024, 04:56

Lea McKinney's parents wish her to stay in Texas for the summer with her aunt, whom hardly knows. I could relate to the growth and transformation of a young girl as she faces unexpected situations in her life. Also, I could identify with the sense of adventure in every situation Lea encounters in pursuit of her mission as her growth transitions from childhood to adulthood.