Review: The House at the End of the Road

The House at the End of the Road by Kari Rust
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Description:

One summer, while exploring the town during their annual stay at Grandma’s house, two siblings and their cousin come across a creepy old house. The kids poke around, one of them causing mischief and tossing rocks at the window, until they glimpse a ghost through the glass! Later, Grandma reveals the house doesn’t belong to a ghost―just old Mr. Peterson.

After visiting again with better intentions, the kids discover Mr. Peterson’s great sense of humor and that his house is full of fascinating things: old toys, photographs, even a film projector. They become regular visitors, until one day, Mr. Peterson is gone: he has left for a retirement home, and his house sits empty. Using odds, ends, and gifts he gave them, the kids create mementos of Mr. Peterson’s home to give back to him.

Full of heart, this picture book incorporates graphic novel elements to tell a layered and moving story about an intergenerational friendship. It shows how appearances can be deceiving: sometimes the best adventure awaits where you least expect it. Less


REVIEW:

Kari Rust’s The House at the End of tRoad is beautifully illustrated, and also has a heartwarming message. This is a sweet quick read for young or elementary age children about respecting their elders, and about not jumping to conclusions about people.

Beautifully told and a wonderful example of children learning from and helping an older person ... Friendship is important. I was provided the book free of charge for review purposes.

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