Review of SandPeople

[AyLexus Thomas]

[Following is a volunteer review of "SandPeople" by Cheryl Kerr.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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SandPeople by Cheryl Kerr is a short, mystery story that follows the adventures of a curious girl who is on a quest to figure out the hidden history of a small, coastal village. Lea, a twelve year old girl is forced to stay with her aunt after her parents broke the news of their divorce. Lea’s mother drives her from Virginia to the Texas Coast where she will be staying with her Aunt Meg (her mother’s younger sister). Lea isn’t too thrilled about her parents’ divorce or the fact that she has to stay with a distant relative for the summer.


Her first day there Lea is still upset and trying to get a feel for this unfamiliar place and her aunt, she goes to the beach to unwind and there she sees an intriguing girl and figures made from sand who just vanished with the wind. Lea, excited and confused, goes running to her aunt to tell her what she saw but Meg doesn’t believe her, which is very discouraging for the inquisitive Lea. Determined and on a quest to figure out the truth she doesn’t give up.


On her journey she becomes friends with a local girl, Teri who reminds her of her best friend Laura from back home. Together they investigate, gathering information from the locals and the library and they uncover a mysterious history. Is Lea just imagining what she saw on the beach or did she find a rich history that could bring inspiration to the tiny village?


This book is written well despite a small spelling typo in the beginning. I really enjoyed reading it, there is nothing that I dislike about the book. It is a short book with a clear plot and the characters are well developed. I like the growth of Lea and how she was like a key piece of inspiration and love in her family’s life. The relationship development of her and her aunt was inspiring to read. I give this book a five out of five stars. There’s mystery, history and life lessons that could spark something beneficial in whoever reads it. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a short, but interesting book.

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