Night Kites

by M.E. Kerr

Book Overview

Erick's conventional teenage life is devastated by his love for flamboyant Nicki and the catastrophic knowledge of his brother's affliction with AIDS.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812455541
• ISBN13: 9780812455540
• Release Date: September 1987
• Publisher: Perfection Learning
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Was a great high school read!

As I was posting reviews for a few of my favorite books, I remembered a book I had read long ago. When I was in high school I didn't read for pleasure...I only read when I had to. I did a book report on this book by M.E. Kerr. I was delighted to find that I enjoyed the book. In fact I read it in one day! This book has stuck with me, even until today. I was so impressed with the writing style of this author. I felt like she placed me right in the middle of the story! The characters were so colorful. I can still see them in my mind. The story is a wonderful "coming of age" novel. It caught my attention at age 15. That's why I still think this is a great read. In fact, I just may read it again.I would highly recommend this to readers of all ages.

Pretty cool

Hey, I'm not really into books at all, and I wouldn't even read them if it wasn't for summer reading. Well, I picked this one up because it had 5th grade reading level, easy A. I didn't expect it to be any good, just a book to get the grade. Well, I was pretty much wrong, like I said, I don't read much, but I finished this in two days. The plot isn't what I expected; a boring teen book made for teens by an adult. It really gets you involved with the characters. It will pull you into it's world. It all flows naturally. I don't care for the ending, but it really makes you think. Good for a non reader, or reader.

I love this book It is a have to read if you like sad books

I just starting reading it and i couldn't put it down! It is the best book for a teenager to read. My teacher told me to read it she said I should get into reading sad stories because thats what she likes. It is the best!

NIGHT KITES

I thought Night Kites was a good book. I usually do not read books,but this book was good to read. I am glad I readed it. The book was about. Erick liked his best friend's girlfriend and she liked him back. But Erick had a girlfriend too. He broke up with his gf to go out with his friends gf Nikki. That would have made me mad. If a friend did that to me. Erick's brother Pete was gay and got AIDS but did not tell anyone at first. Pete told his mom. He trusted her not to tell anyone. At the end of the book. Erick lost his bestfriend Jack and his new girlfriend Nikki because her father find out that his brother had AIDS and he did not want her around him anymore. YOU SOULD READ THIS BOOK. YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE IT.

Erick finally learns the true meaning of family being first.

The story "Night Kites" by M.E. Kerr takes place in a small town in New York called Seaville. It is a realistic story but a misadventure at the same time. Erick, the main character is 17 years old and has red hair. He has an older brother called Pete. Erick's girlfriend is Dill, she is a tomboy. jack is Erick's best friend they have been friends since they were young. Jack is 17 as well. His girlfriend is Nicki and she has blond hair, blue eyes and always dresses in seductive clothes. Nicki is a very attractive girl and sometimes it's hard for Erick to take his eyes off her, or is she the one who can't take her eyes of him?I liked this story a lot. It is very realistic. The author expresses the idea of family being first when they need help and that you should help them because they would be there for you. I recommend this book to teens. I wouldn't recommend it for younger readers since they probably wouldn't understand the story and because of that they wouldn't be able to enjoy the story. If you haven't read the book yet I strongly suggest you start reading it. I give this story "Two spirited thumbs up".