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Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire by John August
5.0
I’m not a big reader of middle grade fiction, or other books this will be compared to. I’ve never read Harry Potter (though I might now). I picked this up because I’m a longtime fan of John August from his movies and his podcasts. I even met him twice and wrote a blog post about it.
I didn’t know what I would think when I read the book, but I was hooked from the beginning. The only reason I didn’t finish the book sooner was I had to go to work and get enough sleep (and see my wife and take care of my dogs...)
It’s a great book, filled with the kind of things I hope all kids are taught - be brave, be kind, be true.
The line “it’s okay to be scared, even if there’s nothing to be scared of” killed me. Everyone should be told that.
I could go on. Instead, go pick up the book and have a great time.
I didn’t know what I would think when I read the book, but I was hooked from the beginning. The only reason I didn’t finish the book sooner was I had to go to work and get enough sleep (and see my wife and take care of my dogs...)
It’s a great book, filled with the kind of things I hope all kids are taught - be brave, be kind, be true.
The line “it’s okay to be scared, even if there’s nothing to be scared of” killed me. Everyone should be told that.
I could go on. Instead, go pick up the book and have a great time.