*This was another title I downloaded from Audible and listened to while driving around this summer. I had heard such wonderful comments about the story so I was looking forward to reading/listening to the adventures of Amos.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Amos is a young boy who has an interest in history. Actually, more than an interest.
*He has worked as a historical reenactor alongside his mother.
*During one of his performances, Amos meets another young boy who he has an immediate connection with.
*Amos has been out and proud since his early elementary years, but soon realizes not all young kids who are questioning their orientation are as comfortable as he is.
*While working at the history center and dealing with school issues, Amos begins to research historical figures who may have been queer and not able to live their authentic lives.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I'm sure this would have been an enjoyable read with the physical copy of the book, but the audio version was top-notch.
*I loved the format of the story being told in letter form between Amos and a civil war soldier.
*As I was reading, I kept thinking how wonderful it would be if all young people could be as confident and strong as Amos was accepting his true self.
*The author did a phenomenal job of describing the multiple sides of how different families deal with their child coming out as gay and/or lesbian.
*This story of Amos and the characters that surrounded his life, will definitely be an important and necessary story for many of our young people.
Who Should Read It:
*The novel is absolutely perfect for readers in grade six and above. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars!
