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I am lucky enough to count Jen Adams (author of the amazing Babylit board books and the Edgar the Raven books) as a good friend. Jen and I also have very similar tastes in books, so when she recommends something, I listen! So when she told me, not once but several times, about The Book of Boy, I definitely paid attention. Also I was intrigued by the fact that she was rather cagey about it, only saying that it's about a boy in the Middle Ages . . . and then trailing off. Now I know why! And I wil
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A very enjoyable, quick read. This is the story of Boy in the year 1350, who travels with a pilgrim from his home in France to Rome in search of holy relics. Set in the Middle Ages, this story gives a nicely realistic portrayal of a Europe ravaged by plague. I think this is very well-suited for middle readers and perhaps some younger readers, as well as adults interested in a good story.
Completely delightful and not at all what I expected.
Jul 28, 2018
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