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product_id: 8705524
title: "The Boy on the Porch"
brand: "sharon creech"
price: "B/.29"
currency: PAB
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8705524-the-boy-on-the-porch
store_origin: PA
region: Panama
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# The Boy on the Porch

**Brand:** sharon creech
**Price:** B/.29
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

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- **What is this?** The Boy on the Porch by sharon creech
- **How much does it cost?** B/.29 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Description

The Boy on the Porch

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Quick read
  

*by L***D on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 17, 2022*

I love Sharon Creech books. This one was a one night read. It was a sweet story about loving and honoring children as they are without trying to change them. I appreciated it, but will probably not recommend it to my friends.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Beautifully written, but for children?
  

*by H***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2013*

When Jacob shows up on John and Marta's porch, neither one knows what to think.  They welcome him to their home, feed him and clothe him and try in general to do right by him.  But the boy doesn't talk and so they have no idea where he came from or who he really is.  Despite all the questions they quickly grow to love the boy who has quite the talent for art and music and who enjoys riding the cow and playing with the dog. Well aware that the boy's family may be back for him, John and Marta try to find out his origins. Just as they are getting used to the idea of having him around permanently, disaster strikes.  But John and Marta are forever changed and it leads to them making a surprising decision.Strengths:  As is to be expected from Sharon Creech, the writing is beautiful and spare.  She manages to convey strong emotions in a surprisingly few words.  And she's a master of the show don't tell mantra.  I had no trouble connecting to John and Marta and Jacob.  The theme of the story is masterfully presented.  I loved the book.Weaknesses: Who on earth is this book aimed at? The length and spare prose suggest the book is aimed at young readers.  However the story is told from the adult point of view, which I find a bit odd for a children's book.  I am really not sure who I would recommend the book to other than adults. This is a book that I would want to try out with kids before buying for my library, just to get a reaction. Sigh, which is too bad since it is a  wonderful book. The other issue I had with the book was time period.  I really don't have any idea what time period this is supposed to take place in and that threw me off a little bit not knowing what the legalities would be for keeping an abandoned child.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    So sentimental. I rexcomend for ages 8 and up.
  

*by K***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 13, 2020*

Im eleven. hi. my name isnt kindr, its aiden. im the kid. but i love reading , and this book was really cute. i know this might make it sound like i dont like the book, but i have no words. i loved the book so much. jacob was a really sweet kid, and influenced the marta and john to foster more kids . i look forward to fostering kids when im older. outstanding book!!!

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*