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Summerland
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Book Brief
500
Novel • Fiction
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Children`s Literature•
Action & AdventureClam Island, Washington • Contemporary
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Perseverance•
Fear2002
YA
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Summerland by Michael Chabon, a young boy named Ethan Feld embarks on a magical adventure that blends baseball lore with a fantastical quest. The story explores themes of teamwork, friendship, and perseverance as Ethan and his friends journey through various realms to save the world from an impending threat.
Fantastical
Adventurous
Playful
Emotional
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Michael Chabon's Summerland offers a whimsical blend of fantasy and adventure appealing to both young readers and adults. Critics praise its vivid world-building and imaginative storytelling, though some find the plot occasionally convoluted. The novel's creativity and depth of characters generally receive commendation, despite mixed opinions on pacing.
Who Should Read Summerland?
A reader who cherishes whimsical adventures and vivid storytelling in fantasy, like in The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, will revel in Michael Chabon's Summerland. Ideal for both young readers and adults, fans of magical realism and mythic baseball will find this novel enchanting.
Jennifer T. Rideout
Jennifer T. Rideout
Ethan's best friend, confident and determined, who grapples with her identity and plays a central role in the novel's conflict.
Coyote
Coyote
The antagonist, a trickster figure from Native American myth who embodies change and challenges the protagonists with his unpredictable nature.
Thor Wignutt
Thor Wignutt
A friend of Ethan's, initially believing he is an android, who discovers his true nature as a changeling with special abilities.
500
Novel • Fiction
•
Children`s Literature•
Action & AdventureClam Island, Washington • Contemporary
•
Perseverance•
Fear2002
YA
12-18 years
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