Summary:
Twelve-year-old Frankie Joe Huckaby, forced to live with the father he never knew, a stepmother, and four half-brothers in Illinois, starts a delivery service to finance his escape back to his mother in Texas, not realizing he is making a better life for himself than he ever had with her.
Holiday House
Filed under: 2012-2013 Club, Author Comments, Not Mock Newbery Tagged: | 2012, blended families, jail, mothers and sons
This book had a well developed plot. it was written well, and the characters are very well defined. It hooked me and I felt the characters feelings. It has a chance for the award.
Benjamin,
Thanks for the nice review. I’m very glad you liked the book. Are you a writer, too? If so, I give some writerly advice on the Young Author Page of my website at http://www.lutricia-lois-clifton.com. The best way to learn the craft of writing, of course, is by reading. Very best,
Lutricia Clifton
Actually, I am writing my own book, and I appreciate the tips. Thank you.
What are you writing your book about?
Oh, it is a fantasy book, the stereotypical medieval type with magic.