Member Review
Review by
Vicki F, Reviewer
Catherine Ryan Hyde has done it again. When I first read the title of the book, 'Have You Seen Luis Velez?', I thought, "Well, that's an odd title. I don't think I'd like it." Which is just as bad (or worse) than judging a book by its cover. I'm so glad I listened to my other inner voice that screamed, "But you LOVE her books!" And I loved this story. I couldn't put it down.
You'll read about a young, 17-year old African American boy who befriends a 92-year old white lady who lives in his building. He takes it upon himself to go on a quest on her behalf - one she doesn't know about. The people he meets throughout this journey will make you see so much goodness in the world. Sometimes it's hard to see - but Hyde shines a light on people who come into your life for maybe just a short season, and make it infinitely better. Go out and get this book for yourself, for a friend, for your teenager, for a school. I would love to see this one turned into a movie!
You'll read about a young, 17-year old African American boy who befriends a 92-year old white lady who lives in his building. He takes it upon himself to go on a quest on her behalf - one she doesn't know about. The people he meets throughout this journey will make you see so much goodness in the world. Sometimes it's hard to see - but Hyde shines a light on people who come into your life for maybe just a short season, and make it infinitely better. Go out and get this book for yourself, for a friend, for your teenager, for a school. I would love to see this one turned into a movie!
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