Review: Heartwarming story.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 10, 2013
Goodreads Description- At the turn of the century thirteen year old Arthur is left alone in New York City to fend for himself. His resourcefulness, industry, and good fortune contribute to creating a future -- but so does a mysterious "guardian angel". This is a "quietly wonderful" (Clair Higgins, "Queer Bent for the Tudor Gent") story about young Arthur Silver, his mentor Ralph Jonas who teaches him to create spectacular gardens, and the mysterious woman who made his new life possible. Heartwarming and inspirational.I loved this story and the character, Arthur, that Valentine has created for readers to fall in love with in so few pages.  It was heartwarming and brought tears to my eyes.  His self discovery is amazing.  He is transformed from a lost, lonely, and angry boy into a man who is not only found but has found his own happiness.Kathleen Valentine is a truly gifted storyteller and I am definitely a fan. I've read her other short stories to one of her novels and loved them all.  5 stars.