Bemis, John Claude The Nine Pound Hammer, 357 pgs. Random House, 2009.
Language - PG (3 swears, 0 "f"), Mature Content - G; Violence - PG;
Ray and Sally are heading for a new home, traveling on a train with lots of other orphans. When Ray decides that leaving Sally will be better for her, Ray jumps off the train, having no idea what a difference that will make in the lives of those around him. He finds pirates, people with unreal gifts, and even his father. On this journey friends are made, enemies are gained, betrayal is present, and secrets are uncovered.
Wonderful all around. The characters are amazing, all with their own unique abilities and distinct personalities that have me hanging on to every word. I feel bonded with them, sad when they are, excited when they are, awed by them, hurt with them, just as extraordinary books should make you feel. I can't wait to read the next one.
MS, HS - ADVISABLE. Reviewer: CCH
Language - PG (3 swears, 0 "f"), Mature Content - G; Violence - PG;
Ray and Sally are heading for a new home, traveling on a train with lots of other orphans. When Ray decides that leaving Sally will be better for her, Ray jumps off the train, having no idea what a difference that will make in the lives of those around him. He finds pirates, people with unreal gifts, and even his father. On this journey friends are made, enemies are gained, betrayal is present, and secrets are uncovered.
Wonderful all around. The characters are amazing, all with their own unique abilities and distinct personalities that have me hanging on to every word. I feel bonded with them, sad when they are, excited when they are, awed by them, hurt with them, just as extraordinary books should make you feel. I can't wait to read the next one.
MS, HS - ADVISABLE. Reviewer: CCH
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Thanks so much, Cindy! I'm really glad you enjoyed THE NINE POUND HAMMER. I appreciate you reviewing it on your wonderful blog.
Best wishes,
John Claude Bemis
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