Hidden Fantasies of Summer

10 Fantasy Books to Make Your Summer More Magical

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This is especially important to Nell, the narrator, who has a deeply troubled relationship with he Nell and Lydia, a pair of Alabama girls on the cusp of adolescence, are best friends. This is especially important to Nell, the narrator, who has a deeply troubled relationship with her mother, and doesn't really want to be at home.

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It would be hard to provide a plot summary beyond that point, because The Hidden Summer is very light on plot. It's more than a little episodic, and it's so still that in places, it almost seems to have fallen asleep. But this melancholy tone poem is also gorgeously written and achingly emotional, a coming of age story that embraces the darkness as well as the light.

The book works because Gin Phillips is an excellent stylist, but also because the characters come fully to life. This isn't true only of Nell and Lydia, but of the minor characters at the edge of the plot, from the teenaged gas station clerk to Nell's latest stepfather. Some of these characters only take up a few paragraphs, but Phillips makes every word count, so we're never denied a clear picture of each person. Of course, the picture we get is always from Nell's point of view, but her strong, consistent voice makes the first-person narration effective.

Despite certain adventure-story elements hiding out in the hollow dinosaur on the putt-putt portion of the abandoned golf course! It reads a bit like a less ensemble-cast Criss-Cross, or a modern-day Breathing Room; even when something exciting happens, the focus isn't on the action, but on the impact on the characters and their relationships.

A longer version of this review appears at abouttomock. Apr 26, Becky Keir Grace rated it really liked it Shelves: Nell and Lydia are best friends, relying on one another when it seems that their own mothers could not be bothered with them. Lydia's mother puts on the "perfect" image of a family, but when it comes down to it, she does not pay attention to Lydia at all.

Nell's mother is worse yet. She had a hot and cold personality that has Nell walking on eggshells around her, never knowing which version of her mother she is going to get. Right before summer Lydia's mother decides that the issues with Nell's Nell and Lydia are best friends, relying on one another when it seems that their own mothers could not be bothered with them. Right before summer Lydia's mother decides that the issues with Nell's mother are enough to forbid the girls to spend time together. Nell and Lydia come up with a plan to still spend their summer together.

Told from Nell's point of view, this book opens up about the forgotten children. Nell's mother has a problem, most likely bipolar depression, and Nell spends most of her time hiding from her mother. I felt so badly for Nell. She is looking for a place to belong, and her mother marries man after man, teaching Nell not to get overly close to anyone since they will not be around for long.

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Lydia's mom made me picture one of those perfectly manicured woman that care more about their appearance and Facebook image than actually taking the time to spend with her daughter. When the girls came up with their plan to spend summer at an abandoned golf course, I am thinking no parent would fall for this. They would if they really did not care. I admired Nell for her strength and being able to stand up for herself and know she deserves better than this.

Thankfully she has wonderful grandparents that pay attention to her, but it is not the same as a parent. The summer the girls spend at the golf course gives Nell a chance to find out more about herself and what she wants in life. I think this would make a great book club discussion! Jul 29, Rachel rated it it was ok Shelves: The book felt unfinished when it ended, and I wanted a little more character development.

Kids may not notice these things, but they may end up bored before the end. Thirteen-year-old Nell is desperate to get away from her volatile mother, so hatches a plan to spend the summer in an abandoned golf course near her home. She's not a runaway, but goes home at night. The mother of her best friend, Lydia, has forbidden Lydia to spend time with Nell because she doesn't want her to be around Nell's mother. At first it's hard to tell whether Nell's mom is mentally ill or just mean, but toward the end of the story it's revealed that there is some sort of undiagnosed m Thirteen-year-old Nell is desperate to get away from her volatile mother, so hatches a plan to spend the summer in an abandoned golf course near her home.

At first it's hard to tell whether Nell's mom is mentally ill or just mean, but toward the end of the story it's revealed that there is some sort of undiagnosed mental disorder of which the mother is aware. Nell convinces Lydia to join her during the day so they can continue their friendship in secret. While hanging out in their hideout in the putt-putt part of the course, they discover that a homeless family is also using the golf course as their temporary home. Nell makes discoveries about herself, the nature of families and friendship, and coping with those who disappoint you, and experiences considerable emotional growth throughout the summer.

Oct 31, Ashley Wade rated it it was amazing. This book is about two 12 year old girls who's mom's don't pay much attention to them. The two best friends weren't able to see eachother any longer because of their moms. The girls didn't listen. The girls -Lydia and Nellie- came up with a plan to stay for the summer at an abandoned putt putt course where they stay in a big dinosaur.

Two of the main characters of this book is Nellie Nell and Lydia. Nell and Lydia are best friends. They both wanted the same thing to get away from their life for a little while. Along the way they meet on homeless family who lived full time at the golf course until their mom could find a job. The main setting were at the Putt Putt course.

I really liked the book. I liked the book because it had a lot of detail. I also liked the characters I felt like you could really make a connection with some of them that you meet later on in the book. I definitely recommend this book to all readers it is really good and I really think anyone would like it. Sep 11, Chris rated it really liked it. The story begins as Nell and Lydia's parents develop a feud between each other and forbid the two best friends from seeing each other.

However, the two friends do not feel the need to be separated and start meeting daily at the old shutdown golf course to continue their friendship. At this place where the two continually meet Nelly finds her true happiness and begins to realize this place is her "The Hidden Summer" is meant for all ages, but also has meaningful lessons everyone can learn from. At this place where the two continually meet Nelly finds her true happiness and begins to realize this place is her home and safe haven.

Here all her troubles are forgotten and she is truly happy. She finally discovers who she truly is and begins to find out more and more about herself everyday. Soon she does not want to leave because she feels more comfortable here than at her own home. Her and Lydia soon realize meeting up everyday will not work and they finally take a stand for their friendship. This book was very enjoyable and shows how true happiness starts with you and your desicions. Anyone who is looking to read a meaningful book for leisure than this is for you.

Oct 06, Julie Williams rated it it was amazing. Nell and Lydia have been best friends for a long time but when their moms get into an argument Lydia's mom tells her she doesn't want them to be friends anymore. Both have difficult home lives - Nell's mom is unstable and prone to fits of anger and Lydia's dad is absent a lot and her mom is too worried about appearances.

Nell comes up with a plan for them to fool their moms and allow them to spend the summer together at an abandoned golf course. Things start out idyllically but when they discover Nell and Lydia have been best friends for a long time but when their moms get into an argument Lydia's mom tells her she doesn't want them to be friends anymore. Things start out idyllically but when they discover a homeless family living at the golf course too things change. Nell makes new friends and Lydia feels left out. Can their friendship survive this hidden summer. What I liked about the book was that it didn't magically end happily ever after.

There are a lot of loose ends and that is okay. Life isn't always tied up in a bow. But there is hope Apr 03, Sydney Renfro rated it liked it. I really liked this book but I did not like the ending that much. It was a decent ending but I think the author should have gone into more details instead of ending it so short.

The Hidden Summer is based on two sixth grade girls, so it may not be appealing to teens who like to read about characters who are older then them. It was a good book and I suggest it to middle school aged kids. In the story, it told about a few events, but I think there could have been more to make the story more inter I really liked this book but I did not like the ending that much. In the story, it told about a few events, but I think there could have been more to make the story more interesting.

The characters were interesting but like the plot of the story, the characters got kind of boring and there wasn't a lot of action. There was a nice plot twist at the end that was interesting though. View all 3 comments.

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May 27, Kathryn rated it really liked it. I enjoyed this book, and always struggle with an ending like this: Everything isn't neatly wrapped up, there are still people struggling in not real great situations.

So it isn't satisfying in that way but it is more realistic than electricity and running water at a long-ago bankrupt golf course but I think that gives it more authenticity - if you are a kid living a less than ideal life, you know it doesn't magically all get better for everyone. The mother isn't viole I enjoyed this book, and always struggle with an ending like this: The mother isn't violent or terribly cruel; I would be fine with any of my 5th graders reading it. Dec 29, Shreya Seetharam rated it really liked it.

I mean, why would two friends be forbidden to see each other over a small thing, especially if the mothers had known each other a while.

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However, I was told by a friend about how good it was, so I reluctantly picked it up. My preconceived notions were proven completely wrong. There are a few lengthy descriptions which get a bit boring, but, the whole story is just great. The book really makes you think about the characters, and some of Nell's The main character thoughts and actions are really easy to relate to. Aug 12, Serina rated it liked it. This has a spanish girl and regular girl try to stay friends even though the moms are at odds.

They sneak out to abandoned golf course for summer, end up finding homeless family and making friends with them too. I liked the fact that the girls are ethnic but its not the point of the story, its a nice story of friendship. There is a struggle with understanding the parental situation for the daughter that is at least thought provoking, even though its not a "happy happy" ending. I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above as allegedly infringing is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

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