A Walk to Remember

Title: A Walk to Remember

Author: Nicholas Sparks

ISBN: 978-0446693806

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Copyright:2004
 
 Plot Summary: This story is set in the 1950's.  Landon Carter, a senior in high school and a bad boy befriends Jaimie Sullivan the minister's goody-goody daughter. Slowly as time goes on and they continue to spend time together Landon realizes that he is falling for Jaimie. Jaimie is then forced to tell Landon the secret she has been hiding that will change Landon's life forever.

Critical Evaluation:  This book paints a lovely picture of an older version of Landon Carter reminiscing about his life in high school. Sparks writes between the time periods very well. Sparks is able to create this magical love story out of thin air between two people who would not typically end up together. Teens are attracted to love stories with characters like these. Sparks develops that plot and the characters beautifully. The reader even gets a sense of character growth between the two different versions of Landon.

Reader's Annotation: Landon Carter finds himself falling for the minster's daughter, will her secret change him forever?

Genre: Romance, Crossover, Realistic Fiction

Author Information: Nicholas Sparks is famous for his romantic fiction novels such as The Notebook and Message in a Bottle. To find out more about Nicholas Sparks or his work visit www.nicholassparks.com.

Book talks: Young love, Marriage, commitment, love, sickness

Reading Level/Interest Age: High School/Adult. 14+ 

Challenge: Nothing I see that would be challenged. 
 
Why was this book chosen?: This is my favorite Nicholas Sparks book.