- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Thomson Learning; 1st Harcourt Brace Paperback Ed edition (1 Jan 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0152014209
- ISBN-13: 978-0152014209
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,424,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Passed from generation to generation, a gold ring inscribed with "I Stay Near You" mysteriously manipulates a complex chain of events. "Kerr is at her comic and poignant best."--"Booklist ""Different eras, conflicting life styles, and contrasting social backgrounds are interwoven into a tale that should captivate readers."--"School Library Journal"
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Why I'm glad it's back in print.
Although the story of "I Stay Near You" was prompted by watching a harpist play to a dinner of some 900 people (no one listening) as I described in BLOOD ON THE FOREHEAD, Cake. The Storm family and the Basque ring are very much from real life. I seldom write that close to the bone, but this harpist triggered a memory...and this book was a pleasure to write. The town, the lake - all of it including the WWII background come from my life as a teenager in Auburn, New York. What a thrill to hear readers say they enjoyed it!
Although the story of "I Stay Near You" was prompted by watching a harpist play to a dinner of some 900 people (no one listening) as I described in BLOOD ON THE FOREHEAD, Cake. The Storm family and the Basque ring are very much from real life. I seldom write that close to the bone, but this harpist triggered a memory...and this book was a pleasure to write. The town, the lake - all of it including the WWII background come from my life as a teenager in Auburn, New York. What a thrill to hear readers say they enjoyed it!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I Stay Near You is about three generations of two families. I liked it because it was a romantic story, and the characters seemed to be real. There wasn't a lot of action, but the story was good enough to keep me hooked. I like the idea of using three generations of the two families, but I was a little confused in the last part of the book. I was not so sure who the character was. After I found out that it was the grandson of the first character, I understood the story better.
This story kept my interest because the characters had so many problems. I liked the way the author would introduce new characters as the story went on. Also, the book was like reading history because it started in the 1930s and ended up in the 1990s. The book also had a part about the 1960s where it talked about the the Beatles. I heard about this singer group because they were famous. This historical information was interesting to learn because I knew very little about this time period. I can say that this book was very fun to read.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
All 10-15 year olds who enjoy reading books based on the reality of life should read this book. The mess that tangles itself in the first story never completely unwinds, and I believe most who read this book will agree that the family troubles with romances can occur in real life. Some may not realize it, but the author's theme is very real in society today even more than in '85 when the book was first published.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I saw this book in the library and it really compelled me to read it. I love the type of story that follows something like the ring to different stories. I could not stop reading this book!! I read it in 3 days what normally takes me 2 weeks!!! I told all my friends about it and they read it too!! This book really opened my eyes to what M.E. Kerr has written and since then I have read several other books by her. You MUST read this book if you like that kind of story!
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Ok a little boring after a while
The first story was really good, but the other two were just plain boring! I know this is a way short review, but what can I say, it was depressing and boring!
Published on 6 Oct 2000
A must read!!
I checked this book out of the library a couple times a year from the time I was 10 till I was 14. I have wanted to read it again ever since, so I bought it from Amazon and read... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 1998
This was the best book that I have ever read!!!
I heard about this book through a friend and when I started to read it, I couldn't put it down!!! The characters and the situations are so engaging that you can't wait to see... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 1998
Not living up to expectations!
After reading the reccomendations I found for this book I couldn't wait to read it but I found it very dissapointing! Read more
Published on 8 April 1998
An Incredible Book!
I picked up"I Stay Near You" last night at a bookstore....and started to read it at about 11:30 p.m. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 1998
This book touched me....
This is one of the best books I ever read. I read it probably 5 time when I was 10-14. The story holds you and stays with you. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 1998
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