36 pages • 1 hour read
Barbara ParkMick Harte Was Here
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1995A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park, 13-year-old Phoebe Harte grapples with the sudden death of her 12-year-old brother, Mick, who dies from a traumatic brain injury following a bicycle accident. Through flashbacks, she fondly recalls Mick’s vibrant personality and faces immense guilt and sorrow. Ultimately, Phoebe finds solace and purpose in promoting bicycle safety to prevent similar tragedies.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
<Mick Harte Was Here> by Barbara Park is widely commended for its heartfelt exploration of grief through a child's perspective, blending humor and poignancy effectively. While readers appreciate its accessible language and emotional depth, some feel it handles the heavy subject matter too briefly. Overall, it's seen as a touching and memorable read for all ages.
Who Should Read Mick Harte Was Here?
Readers who would enjoy Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park are typically middle-grade students dealing with themes of family, loss, and grief. This book is perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Walk Two Moons, appealing to those who appreciate heartfelt stories about overcoming tragedy and finding hope.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
730LBook Details
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Grief / Death
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Siblings
Emotions/Behavior: Grief