SuitabookThe boy on the porch
Sharon Creech
- Reading
- You could read together and pause after the boy’s arrival to discuss what the couple know and what remains unanswered; return to those questions as the family bond develops.
- Themes
- Care and belonging: John and Marta take responsibility for a boy they find on their porch, and their connection grows into an unlikely family. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- The boy’s unknown past: The book addresses the boy’s unknown past; the detail of how it is developed remains unclear. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The premise includes a child left with strangers, missing-person themes and a boy who cannot explain his history. Consider whether these subjects might prompt questions for your reader.