Eleanor+and+Park

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow This book is definitely a 'yes' for me for the Flume list. It's a beautifully written story of an unlikely teen romance. The ending, although not what some would consider happily ever after, left me satisfied because it was realistic and sane. Honestly, I couldn't put it down and I think teen readers will feel the same way. Heidi Grant, Nashua High School North

LOVED this book, and all the students I've gotten to read it love it as well. Romance so it will probably appeal to girls more than guys, but the story is told by both Eleanor and Park and there is much more than romance to the plot - abuse, ethnicity, friendship

Yes, please! This is one of the most beautiful books I have read in a long time. It's a refreshing take on teen romance that speaks to so much more that is going on in kids' lives. Kids who have read it love it, but it could definitely use the boost that putting it on the list would give it. Kathy Pearce, Oyster River HS

This was a really great book that I think shows a realistic romance for teens. It's set in the 80's, but I feel like that is barely relevant to the story, beside comics and mixed tapes playing a large role. This is a story that I think will stand the test of time. -Britt - HML

I absolutely agree with all of the above - it's definitely a top 10!!! Lisa Houde / Rye Public Library

This book is totally character driven and that floats my boat. I wanted to get to know both of these people. I liked the nerdy romance jazz. A fellow librarian told me to read this 'It's your kind of book'. It was! I knocked this one down a star because this ending--though it made sense--made me feel unfulfilled and restless. PS. Yes, Flume. ~Kathy Watson, Kimball Library (Atkinson)

Loved it! Great blast from my 80s past, great love story, great characters. Eleanor is the new girl, having just been allowed to move back in with her mother, siblings, and stepfather. Park is the son of a Korean mother and of-Irish-descent father, living right next door to his paternal grandparents. When Eleanor sits down next to Park on the bus, they begin a relationship, at first, based on comic books and music. At turns sweet, distressing, sad, and wonderful, this book will appeal to older teens and any child of the 1980s. -Kirsten, Sandown PL

This ABSOLUTELY has to be on the list! What everybody said above, just adding my extremely enthusiastic vote! -Lucia, WML, Stratham