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Barbara Park

Mick Harte Was Here

Barbara ParkFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1995

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Barbara Park

Mick Harte Was Here

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

86

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

In Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park, 13-year-old Phoebe Harte grapples with the sudden death of her 12-year-old brother, Mick, who dies from a traumatic brain injury following a bicycle accident. Through flashbacks, she fondly recalls Mick’s vibrant personality and faces immense guilt and sorrow. Ultimately, Phoebe finds solace and purpose in promoting bicycle safety to prevent similar tragedies.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

4,416 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

<Mick Harte Was Here> by Barbara Park is widely commended for its heartfelt exploration of grief through a child's perspective, blending humor and poignancy effectively. While readers appreciate its accessible language and emotional depth, some feel it handles the heavy subject matter too briefly. Overall, it's seen as a touching and memorable read for all ages.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mick Harte Was Here?

Readers who would enjoy Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park are typically middle-grade students dealing with themes of family, loss, and grief. This book is perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Walk Two Moons, appealing to those who appreciate heartfelt stories about overcoming tragedy and finding hope.

4.5

4,416 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

86

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

730L

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