The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Three young friends spend their summer in 1970 and form an unexpected bond with an elderly neighbor. As they learn about faith and kindness, they work to change the behavior of a local bully and help a grumpy neighbor. It is a gentle story about growing up and the lasting impact of a good mentor.
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Three young friends spend their summer in 1970 and form an unexpected bond with an elderly neighbor. As they learn about faith and kindness, they work to change the behavior of a local bully and help a grumpy neighbor. It is a gentle story about growing up and the lasting impact of a good mentor.
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What's in it
- Scary
- None
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Gentle
- This is a slow moving period drama with long scenes of conversation and a gentle atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
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Talk about it after
- 1What did you think about the way Mr. Sperry helped the boys change their behavior?
- 2How did the boys show kindness to their neighbors during the summer?
- 3Why do you think it is important to have a good mentor or teacher in our lives?
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