The Swift Boys & Me by Kody Keplinger: Book Review

The Swift Boys and Me by Kody Keplinger deals with family, friendship, and divorce.

Overview

No one has meant so much to Nola Sutton as the Swift brothers. She’d been friends with the boys her whole life and assumed their brother-sister-like friendship would never change. One day, however, the boys’ father leaves without saying goodbye. Nola’s friendship with the boys takes a downward spiral. The boys isolated themselves from everyone, including Nola.

What I Liked

This was another story that gave me insight into circumstances causing personality changes.  Kevin, the youngest brother who’s very talkative, stops talking. Brian is never around. Canaan, Nola’s very best friend, pushes her away and befriends the neighborhood bullies.

When Canaan finds Nola packing for her move, Nola questions whether or not to let him stay. She missed him but also felt abandoned.

Ratings & Recommendations

I give this book 3 out of 5 stars. There's not much character growth except for the boys owning their mistakes. Canaan finally stands up to bullying, and Brian explains why they've been so distant-- all because their father left. Nola eventually moves, and there's no explanation on whether she and the boys stay friends.

You can buy the book on Amazon.