The Ethan I Was Before
The Ethan I Was Before
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017
Book Brief
400
Novel • Fiction
Palm Knot, Georgia • Contemporary
2017
Middle grade
9-12 years
Super Short Summary
The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish follows a young person named Ethan who moves to a new town after a traumatic event. As Ethan builds a friendship with a spirited girl named Coralee, he navigates grief, healing, and forgiveness, ultimately discovering the power of second chances and personal growth.
Emotional
Mysterious
Melancholic
Hopeful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
3,314 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish is praised for its emotional depth and compelling depiction of grief and healing. Readers appreciate the strong character development and sensitive approach to tough themes. Some critiques mention a slow pace and predictability in plot. Overall, it's a heartfelt middle-grade novel resonating with both young and adult audiences.
Who Should Read The Ethan I Was Before?
A reader who enjoys The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish would likely appreciate poignant middle-grade novels that explore themes of friendship, loss, and healing. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson might find this book particularly engaging for its emotional depth and relatable characters.
3,314 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Palm Knot, Georgia • Contemporary
2017
Middle grade
9-12 years
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