Caleb
is thirteen and is agoraphobic. He hasn't left the house in seven
years, ever since his sister died. But then he sees a note and he
ventures out. That begins an adventure for Caleb where faith will
triumph over fear.
This
is a well written tale of friendship. Caleb experiences the healing
human friendship of Iris and the Rowes and the mysterious healing
friendship of Emily Dickinson.
When
Caleb is convinced he is “sick in the head,” Mr. Rowe encourages
him, “We're all sick in the head, broken each and every one of us.
… Listen to me son, we're all broken on this side of heaven. But
that don't matter much. Because we can still make beautiful things
from the pieces.” (202) That is a lesson we can all benefit from.
This
is a very good book for young teens who might be held captive by
fear. It is an encouragement to see Caleb grow. It would be best
appreciated, perhaps, by teens who are familiar with the writings of
Emily Dickinson or at least enjoy poetry.
This
youth novel recently won an honorable mention at the London Book
Festival and was nominated for a 2014 Epic Award.
I
am taking part in a blog tour and you can read other reviews here.
You
can purchase a copy here.
Alex
Marestaing has worked on writing projects for The Walt Disney
Company, Lego, Thomas Nelson, and The Los
Angeles Times, as well as freelance for a number of faith based
publications. This is his third novel. You can learn more about him
at www.alexmarestaingbooks.com.
My
Miliou Press, 222 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Litfuse
for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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