Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Children's Book Review Tuesday: There's a Mouse Hiding in This Book!

Book Title: There's a Mouse Hiding in This Book

Author:  Benjamin Bird

Publish Date: September 1, 2014

 Why I Read this Book: I received a free copy of this book for review purposes from NetGalley.  This in no way influenced my review.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Review


I enjoyed this book. It is a great interactive book for little kids. It has wonderful illustrations and I think it could easily become a child's favorite book.

Final Statements


Recommended Reading Age: 5 and under

Overall Rating: 4/5






Monday, September 1, 2014

Travel the World in Books Read-a-thon Challenge: Make Your Own Book Map

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Today's challenge was to use Google Maps to create a book related map of your own.  This mini-challenge was hosted by guiltless reading.  I created a map showing the birth places of my favorite authors.  Here it is:






This was an incredibly fun challenge!  Thank you for hosting this challenge, guiltless reading!

Travel the World in Books Read-a-thon: Goals and TBR (September 1-September 14)

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I am so excited about another read-a-thon that starts this week!  Travel the World in Books Readathon is hosted by Mom's Small Victories, Lost in Books and Savvy Working GirlHere is a blurb about the read-a-thon:
Explore countries other than the one you live in. Read as much as you can of books set in a different country or by an author from a different country. Read for your own pleasure or learning, read with your kids or both. Travel the world from the comfort of your own home and learn about different cultures. Expand your horizons and show publishers that #WeNeedDiverseBooks to promote cultural understanding and diversity in our reading. Support diverse authors and books.
Although I do not have very much time to read this week, this read-a-thon seems really unique and interesting so I decided to participate in this read-a-thon.  If you would like to still sign up for this incredible read-a-thon, there is still time.  All that you need to do is follow the link above and follow the instructions.  Here is the schedule for the read-a-thon:
August 29, 2014
* Sign ups are open until the end of the readathon September 14, 2014 at 11:59EST. You must be registered to be eligible for giveaways.
* Link up your readathon goals. This linkup will be open for the duration of the readathon so enter whenever you can.


Monday, September 1, 2014
* Readathon officially begins at 12:00am EST.
* Make Your Own Book Map Mini-Challenge & Giveaway hosted by Guiltless Reading – Start up your own book map using Google Maps … put in some of your past or recent reads. Be creative!
* Giveaways open for registered participants.


Tuesday, September 2, 2014
* Global Reading Exposure Mini-Challenge hosted by GirlXOXO – Share a favorite book that’s set in a different region of the World from where you live.


Wednesday, September 3, 2014
* Interview with Adria J. Cimino, Author of Paris Rue des Martyrs. My review. Giveaway.
* Facebook chat at 9-10pm EST. Questions will be posted on my Facebook page. Respond during the chat or come back later and enter your comments.


Thursday, September 4 2014
* Author interview/guest post to be announced.


Friday, September 5 2014
* Author interview/guest post to be announced.


Saturday, September 6 2014
* Author interview/guest post to be announced.


Sunday, September 7, 2014
* Linkup your first week’s progress


Monday, September 8, 2014
* Author interview/guest post to be announced.


Tuesday, September 9, 2014
* Spine Poetry Mini-Challenge hosted by Lost in Books – Create a poem out of book titles. Share your book stack and poems in the post comments, on your blog or on Instagram using the #TraveltheWorldinBooksRAT hashtag.


Wednesday, September 10, 2014
* Author interview/guest post to be announced.
* Twitter chat at 9-10pm EST. Follow Mom’s Small Victories, Lost in Books and Savvy Working Gal. Use the #TraveltheWorldinBooksRAT hashtag.


Thursday, September 11, 2014
* Book Scavenger Hunt Mini-Challenge hosted by me, Mom’s Small Victories. Find books from your TBR or online that fulfill the hunt requirements. Share in the comments, on your blog or on Instagram using the #TraveltheWorldinBooksRAT.


Friday, September 12, 2014
* Author interview/guest post to be announced.


Saturday, September 13, 2014
* Author interview/guest post to be announced.


Sunday, September 14, 2014
* Readathon and giveaways officially end at 11:59pm EST.
* Linkup your wrap up post showing us what you read and accomplished. Linkup will be open until Tuesday, September 16th.
* Take our feedback survey to let us know what you’d like for future events.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
* Giveaway winners will start being notified via email.
I am not going to be able to read much for this read-a-thon as I am really busy this week, but I hope to read at least one book.  Here it goes!
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
    • Set in UK
    • J.K. Rowling is from the UK
  • Kingmaker, Kingbreaker by Karen Miller
    • Written by an author from Vancouver, Canada

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Book Blast: Waiting on Heaven


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Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Heather Gillis' Waiting for Heaven Book Blast August 1- 29!
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Title: Waiting for Heaven: Finding Beauty in the Pain and the Struggle
Author: Heather Gillis
Genre: Religion / Memoir / Spirituality
Publisher: WestBow Press
Publication Date: March 20, 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4908-2786-5



Life can sometimes lead us to unexpected places, to only leave us broken, desperate, and hurting. Heather Gillis and her husband, Mac, waited in anticipation for the birth of their third child. Like many Christian couples, their dreams and expectations in marriage, parenthood, and daily life developed differently than they’d planned, and left them grieving a life that would never be. Their journey gives insight into a new normal and uncovers the stepping stones of the healing process. In their process, they re- discovered God’s abounding love through their experiences of joy, heartbreak, and purpose. Heather reaches out to parents around the globe to speak openly about being a wife, mother, friend, relative, or stranger during life-changing trials and devastating struggles. In God’s love, she has found beauty in the midst of pain and struggle, as well as peace in His presence on Earth while waiting for Heaven.



Book Excerpt:

Life is not about how comfortable I can be; to expect life to be comfortable is unrealistic. I’m not exempt from the harshness or pain of this world. I have realized since Bowen’s passing that there are no guarantees in life; to think otherwise leads to disappointment. When I was pregnant, I assumed Bowen would be healthy. I assumed that when I left the house, I would return, unharmed. I assumed for some reason I would make it through life unscathed; I never thought I would be writing these words.

We can do all the right things in life, but that doesn’t guarantee us rewards or benefits in this life. We did not choose the path we are walking, but God willing, we will endure what comes our way and to where God wants us to go. We can have all the plans in the world but God is in the driver’s seat, and God knows what he is doing; we just have to trust him. Uncomfortable situations have taught me to trust in God, and I have learned more than I ever thought I would; and still am.



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Meet Heather Gillis. In her book, Waiting for Heaven, Heather recalls the story of her infant son, Bowen, and her family's journey with polycystic kidney disease. Through Bowen's short life and death, she and her husband, Mac, discovered the true meaning of God’s love and grace. By telling her poignant story in the book and speaking to groups, Heather hopes she can help others through the challenges of loss and devastation; giving hope that their can be joy and happiness again.

After Bowen's death, Heather founded Bowen's Hope, a ministry serving kidney disease kids and their families,

especially those getting dialysis treatments at Phoenix Children's Hospital. She's also involved with Camp Maska for dialysis patients in Arizona, and has raised over $50,000 for the PKD Foundation. In addition, Heather volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House, an organization serving meals and providing temporary housing to families with children in the hospital.

Heather works part time as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She and Mac have two living children, Brooklyn and Blake. With a serving heart, Heather’s passions are her family and helping others.

Visit Heather online at www.bowenshope.com

Contact Heather at:

Website: www.bowenshope.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bowenshope.com // www.facebook.com/heather.gillis.581
Twitter: www.twitter.com/heathergillis6
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Pump Up Your Book and Author Heather Gillis are teaming up to give away a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Terms & Conditions:
  • By entering the giveaway, you are confirming you are at least 18 years old.
  • One winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter to receive the prize.
  • This giveaway begins August 1 and ends on August 29, 2014.
  • Winner will be contacted via email on September 1, 2014.
  • Winner has 72 hours to reply.
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Good luck everyone!

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Graphic Novel Review: The Lost Boy by Greg Ruth



Book Title: The Lost Boy

Author: Greg Ruth

Publish Date: August 27, 2013

Genre: Middle Grade Graphic Novel












Plot (from Goodreads):  
Some mysteries are too dangerous to leave alone . . .

Nate's not happy about his family moving to a new house in a new town. After all, nobody asked him if he wanted to move in the first place. But when he discovers a tape recorder and note addressed to him under the floorboards of his bedroom, Nate is thrust into a dark mystery about a boy who went missing many, many years ago. Now, as strange happenings and weird creatures begin to track Nate, he must partner with Tabitha, a local girl, to find out what they want with him. But time is running out, for a powerful force is gathering strength in the woods at the edge of town, and before long Nate and Tabitha will be forced to confront a terrifying foe, and uncover the truth about the Lost Boy.



Why I Read this Book: I loaned this book from the library.  I have seen positive reviews about the book around the blog-o-sphere.
 

Review


Overall, this book was decent and worth the read.  The book was not really my cup of tea, but others may really enjoy this book.  I got this book from the library because I was looking online for clean graphic novels that others have loved.  I found a lot of positive reviews of this book, so I decided to read it myself.

My main complaint about this book was that it was hard to follow the storyline.  I loved the illustrations of the book, but I felt like the story line needed a little more work.  It was difficult to tell when the story was a flashback or not.

The Lost Boy did have a unique and exciting storyline.  I would recommend this book to anyone who likes ghost stories.
 

Final Statements



Recommended Reading Age: Any Age, some "scary" content


Overall Rating: 3/5

Monday, August 25, 2014

Book Review: Hide and Watch by Jill Hicks Lawson



Book Title: Hide and Watch

Author: Jill Hicks Lawson

Publish Date: January 21, 2010

Genre: Christian Nonfiction












Plot (from Goodreads):  

Have you noticed that it is easy to speak of God's faithfulness in times of prosperity, but that in times of suffering, such praise becomes lost? In Hide and Watch, a true tale of sorrow and distress, of hope and triumph, Jill Hicks Lawson shares how she was spiritually transformed by overcoming her doubt in God during times of struggle. From enduring her battle with weight, her mother's kidney disease; to experiencing debilitating infertility and painful divorce; and eventually to becoming her mother's only hope for life, Lawson's personal accounts speak to the universal human experience of suffering, both physical and emotional, providing firsthand proof that, regardless of circumstance, God is in the business of giving hope.

By recounting moments of pain and progress, Lawson demonstrates that anguish is the only pathway to experiencing the dramatic joy and peace that result from God's intervention and healing, assuring those amid the battle that, in the end, what does not kill your faith makes it stronger.



Why I Read this Book: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.  This in no way influenced my review.
 

Review



Hide and Watch is Jill Hicks Lawson's testimony about how God has helped her through rough times.  Jill tells how she was able to deal with her mother's declining health and her own declining health due to stress eating.  Hide and Watch is not only a beautifully crafted story but it is also filled with wonderful advise on what to do when your life seems to be going down hill without any hope in sight.


I would recommend this book to anyone who feels like life is out of control and does not know what to do.  Honestly, I believe that we all feel like that sometimes.  At 61 pages, this is a quick and inspirational read!

 

Final Statements



Recommended Reading Age: Any


Overall Rating: 5/5

Bout of Books Wrapup and Day 7

Bout of Books

On the last day of Bout of Books 11, here is the progress that I made:
  • I read the last 122 pages of Amity of the Angelmen and finished this book.
  • I read all of Asher of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker.  This book was 226 pages.
 As for my wrapup, let us look at my goals and whether I accomplished those:

1. Read at least 1 book that I have received for review
    • Amity of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker
    • Asher of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker
      2. Finish at least 3 books throughout the week
      • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
      • Amity of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker
      • Asher of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker
        3. Participate in all 3 Twitter chats
        • I participated in 1.5 of the Twitter chats
        4. Participate in at least 5 Daily Challenges

        5. Chat on Twitter everyday using the #boutofbooks
        • I did do this goal! :)
        Now let's look at the details of what I have read this week:
        Books finished: 3
        • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
        • Amity of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker
        • Asher of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker
        Pages read:801
        Personal Goals Completed: 3/5

        Sunday, August 24, 2014

        Bout of Books Challenge: 5 Books

        Today is the last day of Bout of Books 11 :(

        Today, I am doing a challenge hosted by Falling Down the Book Hole.  I am doing a challenge in which you have to choose 5 books that you would take with you in a post-apocalyptic situation.  Here is the situation:
        It is 11:00 PM on a Sunday night. You are laying in bed thinking about all of the things you must do the next day. Tasks of the coming days consume your thoughts and while your mind is somewhere else you are caught off guard by a flash in the sky that is followed by a large wailing screech that pierces the air and shatters your bedroom window. Slowly you move to the window and what you see catches your breathe and causes you to stumble back a few steps. The aliens (at least you think they are aliens) have began to enter the city and destroy everything that is in their path. Through the window your view is consumed with destruction, screaming people and large flames that are dancing across the city at a fast pace. You notice that the creatures are heading in your direction and you realize you probably have about fifteen minutes before they reach your home. That means you have only about ten minutes to gather your belongings and escape before you are caught in the attack from the aliens invading the city.
         The 5 books that I would take with me in this situation are:
        1. The Bible- This is the most important book that I own.  God can speak to me through the Bible and give me advise on what to do.
        2. The Reason by William Sirls- This is one of my favorite contemporary Christian novels.  This book would remind me of how much God truly loves me and would comfort me in my times of trouble.
        3. The Sinner's Garden by William Sirls- Seriously, William Sirls is an amazing author.  I would also take this book because it would remind me of how God can speak to us through a variety of ways.
        4. Appaloosa Summer by Tudor Robins- This has to be one of my favorite contemporary novels.  It would give me that warm fuzzy feeling that I would need in order to not stress and to think clearly.
        5. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling-  I love all of the Harry Potter novels, but seeing as this is a battle between the aliens and us, I would want to keep my book carrying weight to a minimal so I chose the lightest book in this series.
        This was a really fun challenge!  I hope that you will also participate in it.  What books would you bring with you?

        Bout of Books Updates Days 5 and 6 (Friday and Saturday)

        Bout of Books

        I started another book on Friday and also got some more reading done for college.  Yay!  Here is my progress:
        • I read the first 37 pages of Amity of the Angelmen by T.C. Slonaker.  I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review and I am loving this book so far.
        • I read 16 pages of of my microbiology textbook, Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th edition).
        Today (Saturday), I read some more of Amity of the Angelmen and read some textbooks and scientific papers for college.  Here is my progress:
        • I read 10 pages of a scientific paper (The Timing of Injuries and Manner of Death: Distinguishing among Antemortem, Perimortem and Postmortem Injuries by Norman J. Sauer).
        • I read 25 pages of a text book for class (Questions and Answers: A Guide to Fitness and Wellness by Liguori and Carroll-Cobb).
        • I read 80 pages of Amity of the Angelmen.

        Friday, August 22, 2014

        Book Review: 12 Titanic Lessons for Christians by Charles C. Hagan, Jr.

        Book Title: 12 Titanic Lessons for Christians

        Author: Charles C. Hagan, Jr.

        Publish Date: May 1, 2014

        Genre: Christian Nonfiction












        Plot (from Goodreads):  

        The Titanic disaster of April 15, 1912 has been described as one of the most fascinating single events in human history. The sinking of the Titanic has left an indelible impression and vast psychological impact on the world. Titanic has spawned books, plays, poems, films, drama films, songs, concerts, musicals, novels, video games, newsreels, slideshows, multimedia works, and works of art. It has been noted that Titanic spawned the largest number of songs regarding any disaster or event in American history. The event became a popular theme for balladeers, blues, bluegrass and country singers in the Southern United States. British songwriters commemorated the disaster with appeals religious, chauvinistic, and heroic sentiments. One person has suggested that the reaction to the Titanic can only be compared to the assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy. The three most written about subjects since April 1912 are Jesus, the American Civil War, and Titanic. The story of the RMS Titanic has been interpreted in numerous ways-as a symbol of technological hubris, a classic disaster tale, an indictment regarding class divisions of the society at that time, a kind of morality play, a romantic tragedy, and somewhere between a Greek and Elizabethan tragedy. There have been so many books written about the Titanic that there are very few that will tell you anything new, but every now and then you find an absolute gem. Charles Hagan's book adds to the Titanic story with his 12 Titanic Lessons for Christians! There are danger lessons, time lessons, and motivational lessons all culled from the disaster that was Titanic!



        Why I Read this Book: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.  This in no way influenced my review.
         

        Review


        12 Titanic Lessons for Christians uses the tragic incident of the sinking of the Titanic to give strength and instruction to Christians.  Relying on personal anecdotes and scripture, Hagan does exactly as he intends in this book: motivates challenges and empowers.


        I enjoyed the use of personal stories as this added clarity to the lessons that were presented.  I also enjoyed Hagan's use of scripture.  I found some of the points overstated and redundant and the book lacked fluidity in some places.

        I not only learned spiritual lessons from this book, but I also learned historical facts about the sinking f the Titanic.  Hagan definitely did his research before writing 12 Titanic Lessons for Christians.  Throughout the book, facts and statistics were presented that both strengthened the interest of the book and also strengthened the points that Hagan sought to make.

        Overall, I really enjoyed this inspirational book.  The links between certain aspects that surrounded the sinking of the Titanic with modern day lessons for Christians was brilliant.  I would recommend this to any Christian and/or anyone who wants to learn more about history.

         


        Final Statements



        Recommended Reading Age: Any


        Overall Rating: 4/5

        Thursday, August 21, 2014

        Bout of Books Day 4 Update (Thursday, August 21)

        I finished a book today!  Finally!  I am proud to say that I am making some progress on re-reading the Harry Potter series.  Here is all I accomplished today:

        • I read 73 pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling, completing the book.
        • I completed a challenge (Like This, Try This)
        • I emailed the winner's of the challenge that I hosted; please check your email, Mandy Zani.

        Bout of Books Challenge: Like This, Try This

        Today's Bout of Books Challenge is "Like This, Try This" and it is hosted by Writing My Own Fairy Tale.  Basically, all you have to do is recommend a book based on a TV show, movie, another book, or book genre.

        Here is my recommendation:

        If you like Clean YA Contemporaries, try: 


        Book Blast: Princess Nevaeh

        Tour Hosted by:



        Title: Princess Nevaeh: Lesson on Self Discovery

        Genre: Children 4-7

        ISBN: 978-0-9899691-4-7

        Format: Paperback

        Release date: September 2, 2014

        Publisher: Thy Word Publishing

         






        About The Book

        Six year old Nevaeh wants to be something she already is. She will soon learn that her wish to be

        a princess takes a little more than just asking. Lessons on self-discovery are taught by her Mimi

        who makes her understand that being a princess takes work.


        About The Author

        Paulette Harper is an award-winning and best-selling author. She is the owner of Write Now

        Literary Virtual Book Tours and is passionate about helping authors succeed in publishing and

        marketing their books. Paulette has been writing and publishing books since 2008. Paulette is

        the author of That Was Then, This is Now, Completely Whole, Living Separate Lives and The

        Sanctuary. She resides in Northern, CA.

         



        Social Links

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        Tour Hosted by: WNL Book Tours

        Author Tour Schedule

        The author is giving away a $10.00 Amazon Gift Card and an Autograph copy of the book. This giveaway is only open to US citizens. 

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        Bout of Books Day 3 Update (Wednesday, August 20)

        Bout of Books

        I had a pretty great day of reading today.  I read a total of 118 pages today giving me a total of 212 pages for the week. Here is what I accomplished today:

        • I read 44 pages of one text book (Skeletal Trauma by Kimmerle and Baraybar).
        • I also read 8 pages from another text book (The 14th edition of Microorganisms by Madigan, Martinko, Bender, Buckley, and Stahl).
        • I read 66 pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (almost done!).
        • I hosted a challenge :)
        • I participated in a Twitter chat.  Here is my favorite conversation from that chat:









        Wednesday, August 20, 2014

        Bout of Books 11 Create a Sentence Challenge and Giveaway

        Bout of Books

        Bout of Books 11 is going great so far.  I have seen on twitter that there has been a lot of fabulous books read so far this week and we are not even half way through the week.  So it is time to take a short break from reading and have some book related fun!

        Today I am hosting a challenge for Bout of Books participants.  The challenge is my twist on the book spine sentence challenge.  For this challenge, I want you to pick some awesome books out and make a sentence with the first two words from each of your books.  I have tried this myself and it can be a little tricky because the lack of verbs in the first two words of the book.  Therefore, you can add another word that is not from the first two words of the books if you wish.  The more ridiculous, the better.

        I will be doing a giveaway for this challenge.  I am giving away a $15 Amazon gift card or the equivalent of books of your choice from The Book Depository.  For an entry in the giveaway post your sentences on Twitter (using #boutofbooks), on Facebook, on your blog, or in the comments below then fill out the rafflecopter form below.  In order to be eligible for this giveaway, you must be an official participant of Bout of Books and 18 years of age or older.  The giveaway will be open all day on Wednesday August 19, 2014 starting at midnight CST.

        Here is my sentence:


        I wait for not one minute and Mr. Danielle falls.

        For this sentence, I used the following books:
        • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
        • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
        • Gone by Michael Grant
        • Saving Max by Antoinette van Heugten
        • Wither by Lauren Destafano
        I hope you have fun with this challenge and good luck!


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        Bout of Books Days 1 and 2 Updates (Monday and Tuesday)

        Bout of Books

        Bout of Books has been a bust for me so far this week.  I have read some, but not as much as I would like to have read because I just started my first week of my senior year of college.

        Day 1
        • I read 70 pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.  
        • I participated in part of a Twitter chat.

        Day 2
        • I read about 10 pages of my text book for college, Skeletal Trauma by Erin H. Kimmerle and Jose Pablo Bataybar.
        • I also read 14 pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

        Sunday, August 17, 2014

        Book Review: Fourmile by Watt Key

        Book Title: Fourmile

        Author: Watt Key

        Publish Date: September 18, 2012

        Genre: Middle Grade/YA, Coming of Age












        Plot (from Goodreads):  

        Twelve-year-old Foster knows in his gut that Dax Ganey, the man dating his widowed mother, is a bad seed. Then a mysterious stranger arrives at their Alabama farm, a former Army Ranger in Iraq rambling across the country, and Foster believes he has found an ally against Dax. The stranger proves a fascinating mentor, full of wisdom and secrets. And Dax soon has reason to resent not just him and Foster but also Foster’s mother. A spurned Dax will be a dangerous enemy, but Foster is increasingly aware that the stranger is just as dangerous, if not more so.

        From the author of one of the most highly acclaimed children's survival adventures of the last decade comes this tautly wound new novel reminiscent of classic westerns, about a boy caught in the middle of a clash that may turn out to be his own battle to fight.

        Why I Read this Book: My library just got this book and I wanted to check it out.
         

        Review


        This is a wonderful coming of age novel about a boy dealing with the grief of his deceased father while also dealing with Dax, the wretched man whom his mother is dating.  Foster does not like the way that Dax treats his mother, but his mother is too frightened to get rid of him.  Everything changes when a mysterious man comes to town.

        This book was an emotional roller coaster.  I was moved by the troubles that Foster was having in his life.  I was hoping that things would get better for Foster.  The writing style of Fourmile was amazing.  I was gripped by the story and I fell in love with the characters (all except Dax and his friends of course).  The story was realistic and believable.  I cannot wait to read more from Watt Key.
         

        Final Statements



        Recommended Reading Age: 13+ for some violence and foul language


        Overall Rating: 5/5