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A review by motherhorror
The Old One and The Sea by Lex H. Jones
5.0
Looking for a book for the kiddo to start them on their journey towards love for dark/horror fiction? An appreciation for Lovecraft wrapped in a clever coming-of-age tale?? This book is perfect in every way.
the copy I received for review consideration was a hardcover edition with color illustrations. The story is easy to follow and has short chapter breaks. I'm thinking of my niece who is already such an avid reader at seven years old and I believe she's the perfect age for independently reading this book but it would be a great book to read out loud to a younger audience.
The story is a re-telling of a young H. P. Lovecraft; Howie.
He lives with his mother in a quaint town by the sea.
Howie notices a strange strip of land that wasn't there before somewhere off a familiar coastline so he ventures off to investigate. He meets Oolu. A sea monster.
From this point in the story, Lex Jones covers some of the great themes we have all come to love in our children's stories. Young men starting to make adult decisions for themselves.
The power of friendship.
The danger of someTHING or someONE being misunderstood to the point of oppression or destruction.
Standing up for your beliefs.
Just a lot of great talking points for parents and children after the story is finished.
I highly recommend this one for young readers and old--a timeless tale that would make a great gift.
the copy I received for review consideration was a hardcover edition with color illustrations. The story is easy to follow and has short chapter breaks. I'm thinking of my niece who is already such an avid reader at seven years old and I believe she's the perfect age for independently reading this book but it would be a great book to read out loud to a younger audience.
The story is a re-telling of a young H. P. Lovecraft; Howie.
He lives with his mother in a quaint town by the sea.
Howie notices a strange strip of land that wasn't there before somewhere off a familiar coastline so he ventures off to investigate. He meets Oolu. A sea monster.
From this point in the story, Lex Jones covers some of the great themes we have all come to love in our children's stories. Young men starting to make adult decisions for themselves.
The power of friendship.
The danger of someTHING or someONE being misunderstood to the point of oppression or destruction.
Standing up for your beliefs.
Just a lot of great talking points for parents and children after the story is finished.
I highly recommend this one for young readers and old--a timeless tale that would make a great gift.