The Boy on the Porch

by Sharon Creech Narrated by Heather Henderson

Overview

“This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” -Kirkus (starred review)

Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it.

When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him.

And as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.

This heartwarming story of adoption and friendship is perfect for young readers who want to learn about kindness and making friends.

With themes of family and the unexpected, The Boy on the Porch is a beautiful gift for grandparents and a must-read for anyone who loves stories about the power of connection.

HarperCollins 2024

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A page-turner for readers of any age.” — Publishers Weekly

“A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech’s masterful hands.” — Booklist

“A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Booklist

A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech’s masterful hands.

Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections.

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the
 depth and value of temporary connections.

Booklist

A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech’s masterful hands.

Kirkus Reviews

In a book world crowded with overwrought shock-fluff stories, this quiet novel sings. Needing none of the gratuitous drama and exaggeration of voice so common in books for children and teens these days, Newbery Medalist Creech's latest novel is allegorical in feel as it quietly gets to the heart of the matter--which is, of course, the heart. When John and Marta, a contentedly childless young couple, find a boy sleeping on their porch, they are mystified. The boy, introduced to them only by a crude, misspelled note as Jacob, doesn't speak. But he does tap and paint and play music, and as John and Marta indulge his creative passions, they grow to love him. When Jacob's father, a rough man, turns up, the young couple must let Jacob go, but they are heartbroken and even go so far as to look for him afterward. In the end, their searching reveals an outlet for the love that Jacob has awoken in them. A deeply felt story sparely written in lyrical prose, this book stands out as a quiet contemplation on the connection that is the wellspring of love. A graceful, profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience. (Fiction. 8 & up)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170067176
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/03/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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