One Summer in Flyoverland

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Summary: Good Clean Fun!
Review: "One Summer in Flyoverland" brought me back to my childhood in Minnesota,
to the Iron Range and Bob Dylan, to acts of kindness and most importantly,
it reminded me of the utter futility of war no matter when or where.


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Summary: Wonderful!!!
Review: Flyoverland was a joy!!! Where has this author been? finding a book that is not only a great story, but also speaks to the hopes, fears and feelings of youth that we carry forward in life, is a rare find. This book spoke to me. I had forgotten how I used to feel about things. The character development was great, i felt like I was at the location and the story moved along nicely. This book is a must for anyone who loves a good positive read and wants to think at the same time. Let's hear more from this author.
Thanks

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Summary: Nostalgia for the 1960's
Review: Reading Flyoverland creates a nostagic feeling for anyone who grew up in a small town in the 1960's, but even more than that it reaffirms the value of commmunity, no matter where you live. Max and Charlie move with ease and comfort through their little town, where people know them and watch out for them. It's easy to picture the boys, who imagine themselves to have the sleuthing skills of Charlie Chan, persist in try to solve a murder. The charming and quirky characters they interact with are not unlike people I remember from my own childhood. A fun read!

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Summary: fond memories
Review: The memory of bike tires on gravel roads. Those Mysteries, real and imagined, in the deep remote area of northern Minnesota, not far from this place. A wonderful reminder of a time not so fast paced. You could keep up to it on a biycle. Well done. Thanks for sharing a time that would hard to replicate.

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Summary: A great read!
Review: What a great book! This murder mystery may appear to be written for young readers, but I really enjoyed this book as an adult. I really liked the way the author's characters allow you to see life through the eyes of a young boy. It was fun to be reminded how simple and carefree life was at that age, yet the story had the all the elements of a good murder mystery. I felt the author did a great job of conveying what it must have been like to grow up in a small town through the characters and their relationships. This author allows for anyone to relate to the characters through the life lessons we all share. Simply put, this book has enjoyable characters and tells the story of a really good murder mystery. I really hope hear more from them and the author!

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Summary: One Summer in Flyoverland
Review: What a great book!! Reps has a distinct gift in colorful description, of characters as well as Smalltown USA. Charlie and Max are best buddies with a whole summer of baseball and free time ahead. The boys stop by neighboring Ora Mae's Iron Range Rest Home for Women and Elder Women's Nursing Home to visit their favorite residents. Here they learn that another resident died during the night and then quickly learn that there were suspicious circumstances. As the story unfolds the boys spend more time in solving the "Who dun'it?" question than playing baseball, their summer passion. The reader meets personalities you've met in all walks of life. Compassion for all of those 'walks of life' underlies everything the boys do. Interestingly the boys and their bikes do a better job of gathering evidence than the big-time detective brought in from the closest big city. As a product of a small town, as a mother of an 11-year old, and as a former teacher, I recommend this book to anyone 9-12 years of age, or anyone who is looking for a FUN book.

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Summary: Return to a sense of place
Review: What a great story for kids of all ages. A nostalgic return to small towns and close knit communities sets the tone for this murder mystery. The story manages to weave together a who-dunnit mystery with lessons of acceptance for others who are different. The author's vivid writing makes you feel like you're a 13-year old boy on the verge of manhood. The story offers a wonderful sense of belonging to a place, something sorely lacking in today's mobile society.