This story captivated me from the first chapter and would be
a great chapter book to read aloud with your family. The mystery of a young boy
who shows up on a young couple’s porch one morning, hooked me immediately.
A young married couple who never had children, John and
Marta, learn about unconditional love, happiness, and compassion when they take
this strange, mute child into their home. Learning to communicate with him was
a challenge but instead of feeling frustrated or giving up, they persevered and
found a way to interact with him. Family does not have to mean blood relation
and will not always look the same as another. The main characters realize that
love and support are what create a family.
Not being able to speak, the young boy cannot convey his
story or explain where he came from to John and Marta. The couple know they
must find out where he came from and how he a young boy appeared on their
porch. Not only does the mystery of this book keep the reader intrigued, seeing
the young couple go through a life-altering journey together and learn lessons
that only the love of a child can provide, make the story worthwhile.
-Lauren
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