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A review by monroev1225
Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire by John August
5.0
My daughter and I began reading this last year together. As a 9-year-old her interest in most stories waxes and wanes; this was not the case for Arlo. Although it did take us a while to get through, because of life and other interests. It was an amazing book, even if it was a middle grade, it had me hooked as much (probably more since I read ahead of our sessions).
Arlo has thrilling, tense, heartfelt, and funny moments. Tiny clues get dropped along the way baiting you on. The pace of the book was wonderfully done and kept the excitement going! As an adult, what I was most impressed with was the dialog and inner thought. August wrote in the voice of a young boy perfectly. So much so that I noticed it and was extremely impressed.
Thankfully we preordered the second book and is on our shelf ready for us! The first installment ends with so many little questions, we can't wait to delve in!
Arlo has thrilling, tense, heartfelt, and funny moments. Tiny clues get dropped along the way baiting you on. The pace of the book was wonderfully done and kept the excitement going! As an adult, what I was most impressed with was the dialog and inner thought. August wrote in the voice of a young boy perfectly. So much so that I noticed it and was extremely impressed.
Thankfully we preordered the second book and is on our shelf ready for us! The first installment ends with so many little questions, we can't wait to delve in!