Henkes, K. (1999). The Birthday Room. New York: Greenwillow Books.
Brief Annotation: On Ben’s twelfth birthday, he receives two special presents. One present, from his parents, is for his future; the other is a letter with a glimpse into his past. Ben soon realizes, while on a trip to Oregon, the true meaning behind his uncle’s letter and his own role in repairing a broken relationship. Can love triumph over guilt and bring his family back together?
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: Grades 4 through 7
Readers who will like this: Young readers who enjoy realistic stories of teen issues, young readers who would benefit from a strong main character and role model
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, The book is a wonderful story from author, Kevin Henkes. With its use of strong characters, it deals with real issues, such as finding forgiveness, in a sensitive and caring manner and lets the reader experience, along with the main protagonist, the joys and heartaches of discovering one’s place in the world.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What does it mean to forgive?
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