44 pages 1 hour read

Steve Kluger

Last Days of Summer

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1998

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Reviews & Readership

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Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger is a poignant and humorous epistolary novel praised for its engaging characters and clever storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the blend of historical context with personal growth, although some found the letter format occasionally disrupts the narrative flow. Overall, it offers a compelling reflection on friendship and resilience in difficult times.

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Who Should Read Last Days of Summer?

Readers who enjoy Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger are likely fans of poignant, humorous historical novels with strong character development. Ideal for enthusiasts of A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, who seek heartfelt stories blending both comedy and pathos.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

900L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Humor
Themes
Values/Ideas: Music
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Period
WWII / World War II
Topics
Sports
History: World