- Hardcover
- Publisher: Macdonald; 1 edition (1966)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0695890093
- ISBN-13: 978-0695890094
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,288,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I was approximately 10 years old I read Up A Road Slowly at least 6 times. It's one of the only books I can remember reading as a youngster and I want to purchase it for my niece but I haven't been able to find it anywhere. I hope they reprint this story as it is a wonderful coming of age story and it would be a shame to have the next generation miss out!
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
The best book I ever read
22 Mar 2001
Format:Paperback
My name is Scat ( short for Michael Scatena ) I am a 7th grade student at Wyoming Area High School that doesn't really like to read. After I read this book, I love to read. Now every day after school instead of watching tv, I pick up a book and read. While we were reading this book, I would take home a packet, and read ahead. Anyway I love this book. My favorite character is Aunt Cordelia because like my other favorite character in my favorite tv show, Aunt Cordelia taught Julie lessons, without really telling her. This book changed my way of thinking about people that aren't as fortunate as me. I recommend this book to anyone above the 3rd grade because its easy to read and its very easy to understand.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Up A Road Slowly
30 Dec 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the best book I have ever read, not necessarily because its a real page-turner, but because the message it gives to anyone who reads it goes deeper. The story is about Julie Trelling growing up in her Aunt Cordelia's house in the country after her mother dies. Julie is seven at the time and the story ends when she is 17. Through the story Julie learns to deal with loss, embarassment, friendship, and most importantly love.
Many characters such as Uncle Haskell, Brett Kingsman, Laura and Danny Trevort help Julie to feel these things. This book also has a very witty dialogue and the characters are not perfect, thus being real. You can't help but feel moved and better after reading this book.
Many characters such as Uncle Haskell, Brett Kingsman, Laura and Danny Trevort help Julie to feel these things. This book also has a very witty dialogue and the characters are not perfect, thus being real. You can't help but feel moved and better after reading this book.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Great Read
13 Nov 2002
Format:Hardcover
When I was in 5th Grade about 15 years ago, a substitute teacher read this book aloud to us. I thought it started out slowly, but soon was completely cought up in it. Several years later, I completely forgot the title and author of the book and only remembered that it was about a girl growing up under the guidance of her Aunt. I was looking at the newberry awards section of our local library several years ago and was very surprised and pleased to have finally found it. I enjoyed it even more in my mid-twenties the second time around. Irene Hunt has a fluid, almost lyrical way of writing that really captured me. Her characters are so complex and richly described. Overall, this is a gem of a book...
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