Whaley, J. (2011). Where things comes back. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Summary

If you enjoy such themes as mystery, love, and character flaws then this is certainly a must read book for you.  Cullen Witter, who lives in Lily Arkansas wonders if he will ever leave this dull town.  While he is reflecting on his life, her is faced with having to deal with the disappearance of his younger brother and a cousin who overdosed on drugs.  To make matters worse, his issues are overshadowed by the town's obsession of the reappearance of a an extinct woodpecker.  The plot is also intertwined with another theme concerning characters of a religious fervor

Critique

this novel was cleverly and intelligently written.  Whaley does a brilliant job intertwining plots.  I recommend this book to ages 13 and up.

Connection

If you are interested in this book, you would probably like these books as well.

1.  Between Shades of Gray  by Ruta Sepetys

2. The Returning  by Christine Hinwood

3. Inside out and Back Again  by Thanhha Lai

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