Lobsterland
by Susan Carlton
by Susan Carlton
LOBSTERLAND by Susan Carlton
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 9/4/07
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Rating: 4 Stars
Charlotte quits. Wants out. Wants to leave everything behind. She doesn’t want to have to be responsible for her
brother and sister. She doesn’t want to be around her mom, who finds comfort in her pills, or her dad, who surrounds
himself with everything healthy and natural. She can’t stand school or having to go back and forth on that stupid ferry.
Charlotte just needs time to think. To think about her longtime boyfriend, Noah, who is making her even more confused.
To think about her friendship with Susannah; that is, if she is even her friend any more. To think about how she is leading
her life and if her family is really there for support.
Charlotte thinks she has the answer: boarding school. But is it the right answer? Charlotte isn’t leaving right away, so
she has time to think some more. Will this time help her decide who is really there for her and who isn’t? Or will it make
the decision to leave even harder? Can she muster up the strength and courage to actually see what a new life would be
like? At least she has those stupid ferry rides to use to think about it, especially with a little company from a certain
someone that she never thought would be more than a friend.
A girl, a ferry, and a very important decision.
Three cheers for Charlotte, the perfect heroine for anyone who needs to make a big decision that will change their life
and hopefully make it better. LOBSTERLAND was adorable, captivating, and completely real. The perfect read for
those who need a character that kicks butt.
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 9/4/07
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Rating: 4 Stars
Charlotte quits. Wants out. Wants to leave everything behind. She doesn’t want to have to be responsible for her
brother and sister. She doesn’t want to be around her mom, who finds comfort in her pills, or her dad, who surrounds
himself with everything healthy and natural. She can’t stand school or having to go back and forth on that stupid ferry.
Charlotte just needs time to think. To think about her longtime boyfriend, Noah, who is making her even more confused.
To think about her friendship with Susannah; that is, if she is even her friend any more. To think about how she is leading
her life and if her family is really there for support.
Charlotte thinks she has the answer: boarding school. But is it the right answer? Charlotte isn’t leaving right away, so
she has time to think some more. Will this time help her decide who is really there for her and who isn’t? Or will it make
the decision to leave even harder? Can she muster up the strength and courage to actually see what a new life would be
like? At least she has those stupid ferry rides to use to think about it, especially with a little company from a certain
someone that she never thought would be more than a friend.
A girl, a ferry, and a very important decision.
Three cheers for Charlotte, the perfect heroine for anyone who needs to make a big decision that will change their life
and hopefully make it better. LOBSTERLAND was adorable, captivating, and completely real. The perfect read for
those who need a character that kicks butt.