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96 Miles
96 Miles | J. L. Esplin
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For fans of Gary Paulsen�s classic Hatchet and Lauren Tarshis�s bestselling I Survived series, J. L. Esplin's 96 Miles is a story of survival and desperation as two young brothers confront the worst in humanity�and themselves. Dad always (…more)
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BC_Dittemore
96 Miles | J. L. Esplin
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My eleven-year-old and I both agree that we liked 96 Miles. Esplin has a solid voice and writing style that I feel would transfer very well to adult fiction. I‘ve seen some complaints that the antagonists are bit tame, but if Esplin‘s target audience is middle grade then I feel that is a small flaw in an otherwise well-rounded story. There are some truly suspenseful moments and some great character building. I found the end particularly solid.

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Daisey
96 Miles | J. L. Esplin
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It‘s hard for me to review this clearly and explain my low rating without a major spoiler, so if you want the specifics see the comments.

The story starts with a major power outage in the desert that introduces a 96 mile trek for survival by 2 brothers. However, that power outage is a never explained plot device, and another major point that was fully revealed over halfway through completely hit me the wrong way.

#MiddleGrade #TRS2021

Daisey From the beginning, the younger brother Stew comes across as an irresponsible jerk until it‘s revealed he‘s a diabetic struggling without insulin. The theft of his insulin and their food is what prompted their trek. I have several diabetics in my family, and I have seen their struggles. I don‘t like diabetes being used in this way as a plot point without explanation from the beginning. (edited) 3y
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Daisey
96 Miles | J. L. Esplin
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I‘ve got the house to myself, so I‘m enjoying a cup of coffee by the tree and a few more pages of this book.

#MiddleGrade #TRS2021

JackOBotts Love that coffee mug! 3y
mabell 😍 3y
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