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What Hearts (Laura Geringer Books (Paperback)) Paperback – May 19, 1995

by Bruce Brooks (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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Recipient of a 1993 Newbery Honor, this novel is an achingly beautiful, powerfully rendered journey through childhood that is not to be missed, now available in a new edition with a striking new cover.

“From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points.” -- Pointer Review/Kirkus Reviews

“Combines fast, exciting action with an astonishing ending that proves the power of the individual imagination.” -- Starred Review/ALA Booklist

"Asa—possessed of rare sweetness, humor, and inner strength—survives intact cruel tests of his integrity, intellect, and sense of decency. From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points." —K. "Told with controlled imagery, insightful illumination of motive and the needs of his characters, Brooks has proven himself once again a master of language." —BL.

1993 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 1993 (ALA)
1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
1993 Teachers' Choices (IRA)
1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)

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  1. Part of series
    Laura Geringer Books (Paperback)
  2. Print length
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    May 19, 1995
  5. Grade level
    8 - 9
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    4.19 x 0.42 x 6.75 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0064471276
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0064471275
  10. Lexile measure
    900L
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"Effectively revealing the psychological burdens of an intelligent, sensitive child, this book remains honest and intense from beginning to end," PW said in a starred review of this Newbery Honor title. Ages 12-up.(Feb.) q
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Recipient of a 1993 Newbery Honor, this novel is an achingly beautiful, powerfully rendered journey through childhood that is not to be missed, now available in a new edition with a striking new cover.

“From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points.” -- Pointer Review/Kirkus Reviews

“Combines fast, exciting action with an astonishing ending that proves the power of the individual imagination.” -- Starred Review/ALA Booklist

"Asa—possessed of rare sweetness, humor, and inner strength—survives intact cruel tests of his integrity, intellect, and sense of decency. From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points." —K. "Told with controlled imagery, insightful illumination of motive and the needs of his characters, Brooks has proven himself once again a master of language." —BL.

1993 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 1993 (ALA)
1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
1993 Teachers' Choices (IRA)
1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTrophy
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 1995
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064471276
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064471275
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.42 x 6.75 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Laura Geringer Books (Paperback)
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 900L
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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  • MT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent novel, but e-book full of typos.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2012
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I first read this young adult novel in 1995, when I was, in fact, a young adult. I was very much an "Asa" myself and identified strongly with him. The writing, the emotions, the heartbreaking realism--all superb. I read it again yesterday, and yes, it's still my favorite young adult novel. It might not be for everyone. It isn't a feel-good story, and it's almost never pretty. I've seen several instances where people couldn't quite believe Asa as a realistic character, but I assure you, there are many little Asa's running around in the world right now, and this book is for them.

    I most recently purchased the Kindle Edition. Unfortunately, there are several typos, seemingly from whatever OCR software was used to create it. There are two instances where "and" became "arid" and at least two cases where "kind" became "land." There are also several stray apostrophes spread throughout (perhaps from flecks or imperfections in the original pages), as well as a few random characters and symbols attached to the ends of words. These issues don't make the Kindle Edition unreadable, but they are noticeable and sometimes distracting.

    If you simply must have it now, definitely go for the e-book. If you can wait, get a paper copy.
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  • Susie
    3.0 out of 5 stars A thought provoking story of a young boy's emotional struggle with divorce and remarriage of his mom
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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    This book has some little gems in it that make you cheer for Asa, a child who's life is constantly changing when his mother leaves his father. But somehow things rarely work out for the very intelligent boys as he moves through life's change in circumstances. He is loved by his mother, but has an over demanding and very demeaning stepfather. Asa is a good kid and tries to always support his mother in many self-sacrificing ways. But it is almost like every time things start going good for him, something comes up and suddenly snatches happiness away. The author has written a thought provoking story about children facing the breakup of their family, divorce, and trying to adjust as a stepchild. There are some lovely moments with Asa's relationship with his mother and connections to his stepfather. But overall, this book made me feel sad and depressed. It might be good for a child who has gone through divorce and a parent's remarriage, to help them sort out the enormous emotional toil and changing with life's changes, but this just wasn't the book for me.
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  • Rachel Wright
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014
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    This is a very good book by Bruce Brooks. I recommend this book for young adult readers because the concept could be difficult for 6th grade and under but otherwise it is a great family book!
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  • Martha T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2014
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    Would love to contact the author! This is the story of my fifth grade class!
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  • Elisheva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Craftmanship
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    I am a middle aged adult many years removed from my own childhood experience of divorce and remarriage. I was stunned by how impactful this book was; it brought back memories and emotions long hidden, especially in the way Asa perceives and navigates the world. I am not surprised to learn that the author was himself a child of divorce. Only living these experiences would enable a person to bring them to life this way.
    I am undecided on whether to include this title in my own home schooled children's book lists because it is an emotionally heavy lift. I did have to process through my own sudden depression while reading it. At the same time, it may be an effective tool to help children with healthy, intact families to empathize with those from broken ones.
    I will be thinking about this book for a long time. A sincere thank you to Mr. Brooks.
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  • A. Luciano
    3.0 out of 5 stars Tough Divorced Family
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2007
    When Asa was seven years old, he came home from first grade, ready to impress his mother and father with what he had done on the last day of school. Instead of finding them inside and ready to listen, his mother was outside with a suitcase and their house was cleaned out. She explained that she and his father were getting a divorce and he was leaving with her that day. They flew to meet up with her high school sweetheart, who immediately disliked Asa. Asa, for his part, immediately disliked his future stepfather, too.

    At nine, Asa was experienced at changing schools and making friends. Most of his classmates liked him, but he joined the class partway through the year when everyone was already matched up with partners or groups for the talent show to be presented to the rest of the school and the students' parents. One boy, Joel, offers to let Asa recite a poem with him, but when Asa reads the poem he hates it and convinces Joel to do another poem with him. The problem is that Joel is not very smart and can't seem to be able to memorize the new poem.

    When he is eleven, Asa discovers baseball and finally is able to have something that connects him to his stepfather, who is suspicious of Asa's love of reading and the amount of time he spends by himself.

    At twelve, Asa realizes he is in love with a girl in his class and he struggles with how to let her know how he feels. At the same time, he watches his mother struggle with depression. Will Asa's family ever be normal like it was when he was a child?

    I liked the snippets of important times in Asa's life instead of focusing on one year or another more limited time frame. Asa was a very interesting character, because he was so bright and able to get along with other kids so well, but he was unable to win over his stepfather. I liked, though, that Asa was always true to himself, despite the consequences.

    I couldn't believe that any mother would let her new husband be so consistently mean to her child for so long. I also didn't like that Asa's real father was never mentioned. I thought he should have had at least a little impact on Asa's life, whether it was because he was in Asa's life or because he wasn't.
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