Review: A Coming of Age Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 22, 2013
Nathaniel is an 11 year old boy who is looking forward to the lazy days of summer. Little did he know that this summer he would have to make a stand.His family has been split in their views on slavery. His father and grandfather are abolitionists while his mother feels that it is wrong to deprive someone of their property. She feels laws are laws and should not be broken.Nathaniel's dad has joined the Union army that past fall and they have not heard from him. While he is facing his fear about his father, he must also face his choice on slavery. Can an 11 year old boy make the right choice? With the help from his grandfather, the Bible and another unlikely source, Nathaniel's path is set and choice made.Only con with this book: It is too short! Would love to learn the rest of the story. However, perhaps not, this leaves the rest to your own imagination.