43 pages • 1 hour read
Eva BuntingSummer of Riley
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Summer of Riley by Eva Bunting is praised for its emotional depth, engaging storytelling, and relatable characters. Reviewers appreciate its exploration of complex themes like friendship, loss, and animal rights. However, some find the plot predictable and the resolution too simplistic. Overall, it remains a touching read for middle-grade audiences.
Who Should Read Summer of Riley?
Fans of Eva Bunting's Summer of Riley likely relish emotional, animal-centered stories similar to Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie and Wilson Rawls' Where the Red Fern Grows. Readers who appreciate heartfelt narratives about the bond between children and their pets will be deeply moved by this touching, morally complex tale.
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Reading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
540L