Each night-- as we were able-- my wife and two children (ages 11 and 14), found a comfy place to relax, and I read two chapters from this wonderful book. It was a quirky, fun fill adventure we will cherish for some time.
The best way to introduce you to the The Charlatan's Boy is through the words of Jonathan Rogers. Here is how it begins ...
"I don't remember one thing about the day I was born. It hasn't been for lack of trying either. I've set for hours trying to go back as far as I could, but the earliest thing I remember is riding in the back of Floyd's wagon and looking at myself in a looking glass.
I've run across folks claim they know everything about their birthday--where it happened, who they was with, what day it was. But if you really press them on it, turns out they don't remember no more about it than I do. They only know what somebody told them.
I don't care who you are-- when it comes to knowing where you come from, you got to take somebody else's word for it. That's where things has always got ticklish for me. I only know one man who might be able to tell me where I come from, and that man is a liar and a fraud."
You're hooked, aren't you!! Now go buy the book! I'll write more about it tomorrow.
Regards,
John Hileman
2 comments:
I was hooked, for sure. The writing is stellar, but what's more, it leads the reader to a delightful character. I'm glad to know you thought this was a good book to read aloud. That was my first impression, too.
And yes, anyone who loves books should go buy this one. I think feechies could be the next hobbits.
Becky
yes, I am hooked. I was hooked the first time I read those opening lines and I've been hooked every time since. Little Grady is one of the most adorable narrators to come along in quite a while. And no one writes books that are more fun to read aloud then Jonathan Rogers. No one living anyway. I don't think Andrew Peterson is far off when he says Rogers reminds him of Lewis and Twain.
I look forward to reading what you have to say tomorrow.
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