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Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It

Sundee T. Frazier
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Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Sundee T. Frazier

Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

198

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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Super Short Summary

In Sundee T. Frazier’s Brendan Buckley’s Universe and Everything in It, ten-year-old Brendan, a biracial boy with a keen scientific curiosity, meets his estranged white grandfather, Ed, sparking a journey of self-discovery. As Brendan grapples with complex questions about race, family, and identity, he learns about forgiveness and the potential for change, navigating his emotions and the legacy of prejudice within his family. Topics in the book include racism and the impact of familial estrangement.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Inspirational

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.0

849 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It by Sundee T. Frazier offers a heartfelt tale of self-discovery and family through a well-developed protagonist. Critics praise the relatable characters and the nuanced handling of racial identity. Some feel certain plot elements are predictable, but overall, it's seen as enriching and educational for young readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It?

Readers who enjoyed the heartfelt exploration and diverse characters in Wonder by R.J. Palacio or the scientific curiosity and personal growth themes in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon would appreciate Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It. Young readers curious about identity and family will find it engaging.

4.0

849 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

198

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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