Scribbler of Dreams

by Mary E. Pearson

Book Overview

Kaitlin Malone hates the Crutchfields. Her family has feuded with them for generations, and now her dad is in jail for killing one of them. This legacy of hatred has never been questioned--until... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152023208
• ISBN13: 9780152023201
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

A classic!

This is the kind of book I could read over and over again. I love the romance in it. It's about a girl who's name is Kait. Her family has hated the Crutchfields for years because of an ancient fued between them. Kait thinks she's born to hate them, until one day, she meets the son of the man who was killed accidentally by her father. Suddenly, Kait doesn't know what to think. As the story goes on, she learns more about the history of the feud, what really happened, and who the Crutchfields really are.

OMG

o my goodness!! this was one of the best books that i have ever read....i read it in less than two days it was so good....i was yelled at three times during school to stop reading and pay attention....i really understood the feelings......(not the murder part) i read the bad reviews and they said that the murder wasn't described and it just went on and on....well maybe you stopped reading it too soon....it describes the murder and it gets better than ever in the end....this is from a true romantic.......i cried!

Wow

There is only one word to describe this book... wow. The book is amazing, the plot is terrific. The entire time I was reading it I had a huge headache, but I just couldn't put it down! I don't know what people are talking about in other reviews about not being able to relate to the characters. They are so relatable! It is such a disturbing feeling to have your past dictate your future telling you who to love and who to hate and what to do with your life. The conflicts that Kaitlyn goes through... how to tell and when to tell Bram who she really is, and seeing both sides of the story and the reactions about what happened that fateful night is what makes it so relatable. How many of us have done something that caused a big misunderstanding and resulted in us living with regret for the rest of our lives? But in this book, not only will you read a heartwarming story about two people who's lives are dictated by their past, but you will learn how to follow your dreams and leave regret and whatever else is preventing you from following them behind. If you cry during this book, don't worry. It just shows that you did actually relate to the characters and connect with them... which is probably going to happen. Enjoy!

Scribbler of Dreams

Scribbler of Dreams was a really good book, by Mary E. Pearson. She writes good books that kids can realte to. This book was about a girl named, Kaitlin Malone. She falls in love with a boy named,Bram. But when she finds out he is a Crutchfield she can never tell him who she really is! Kaitlin can not tell him who she is because of something devastating that happened between the kids fathers. Together, these two teenagers change their family`s in a way that will never be forgotten. This book was kind of like the story of Romeo and Juliet. There are two family`s with young teenagers that fall in love but are a disgrace to eachother`s families. They are forbidden to see each other but find a way to make it work. I suggest this book to people who loved Romeo and Juliet, and love stories. Some of you guys may even like it. When you read this book it is like you are actually there and when something bad happens you can relate to it in the most unbelievable ways. She keeps her books down to earth, so they are easy to adjust to. I think teens going through hardship with their parents, telling them who they can go out with and who they can hang out, with should read this book.I think it would give them hope and tell them to keep trying and never give up. This was an excellent book and hope you enjoy it.

Love and Deception

Scribbler of Dreams can only be described, as a Romeo and Juliet look alike. Kaitlyn hates the Crutchfields, she was born to hate the Crutchfields just as Bram hates the Malone's. She said herself that the hatred her family has nursed for generations was no longer a casual fact in her head. She felt it. She wanted it. It was the one thing she could count on, when she could count on nothing else. So when her life is turned upside down because her father is in jail for killing Robert Crutchfield, Kaitlyn and her sister are transferred from their private school to a public school that is on Crutchfield land. Shy, quiet Kaitlyn's hatred toward the Crutchfields is stronger than ever. Looking to get away from the crowd Kaitlyn eats lunch outside with another boy. Within a week Kaitlyn falls head- over- heels in love with Bram... Bram Crutchfield! Kaitlyn decides to hide her identity from him to give their relationship a chance. Once she finds out that the flip- flops in her stomach and the tingly feeling that she gets when she is around Bram proves to her that their love is real, the question is not when she'll tell him, but if. One lie turns into another and another and as her friend Becky said, "O what a tangled web we weave..." Things start to get complicated and the truth Kaitlyn thought she knew turns out to be completely wrong. Kaitlyn finds out the real reason why the two families rival each other and comes to the conclusion that it was all a misunderstanding that went too far. In the end, Bram finds out who Kaitlyn really is. What is his reaction? Is their love strong enough to perhaps right all the wrongs that have been committed? Read the book and find out the rest.Mary Pearson's characters are so real, you can feel their pain and their joy. Every time Bram touches Kaitlyn I feel exactly what Kaitlyn feels. The words are captivating. The love story is amazing, it's exactly what every girl wants and can relate to. The rivalry between the two families is so intense you can understand why both families hate each other, yet you can't pick sides. The book keeps you on your toes the whole time. This well- written novel is a perfect example of family loyalty and the power to forgive and forget. I enjoyed reading this book and know that you would too. I recommend this book to anyone who likes love stories with an intense plot.