Dave's Song

by Robert McKay and McKay

Book Overview

Alternating chapters present the view points of a high school boy and girl, long-time schoolmates who finally become curious about each other. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553202146
• ISBN13: 9780553202144
• Release Date: August 1982
• Publisher: Bantam Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Age Range: 12 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 9

Customer Reviews

Change of Life Book

This book was my "Catcher in the Rye" because I was a huge Leonard Cohen fan and Suzanne was my mantra. This book meant more to me than almost any thing I had read. I had my kids read it when they were in 6 or 7th grade and they felt the same way. The book still gives me chills. What's happening with Mr. McKay these days?

I come back to it again and again

I first read this book 35 years ago, when I was in 7th grade. It swept me into a world of characters with feelings like my own, something I'd seldom known. I immediately rushed out and bought a copy of Judy Collins singing "Suzanne," and wore out the record. I wore out the book, too - had to buy another copy. Now, many years later, I still return to this beautiful book time and again, and recommend it to young friends.

Dave's Song

This was one of the first novels I read back in 7th grade. (I had to sneak to the library to get it, I wasn't allowed to read novels) It touched me in so many ways. Most profoundly by the sense that others had the same or similar feelings and hopes, dreams, and fears that I did. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to remember the intensity of our younger selves or to share with your own children.

Absolutely Fabulous

When I first read this book I was baffled by why I loved it so much. The story line seems basic and the plot is conventional, but the characters--they are incredible. The author creates a hero and heroine that draw you to the book time and again. I can't help but read it at least once a month, just to remind myself why I like chickens. Andrea Rasmussen

A beautiful but different love story

I've read this book at least 50 times, and enjoyed it every time. McKay has crafted a wonderful story about growing up in the 60s in small-town America .A great piece of "real life" I highly recommend this book.