I loved this book! I got it more than two years ago, and picked it up at one time wanting to read it, but didn’t actually sit down to properly read it until just lately. I wish I had taken the time earlier! Though this is a middle-grade book, it’s one that all ages could enjoy.

I think one of the parts I enjoyed the most was the historical portion of the story. There isn’t a lot, but the author did an excellent job capturing a picture of what it was like to live in rural America during the early-mid 1800s. I feel like that’s a part of history that is often missed—usually, it seems like we skip from the American Revolution to the Civil War pretty quick—but this book is set in a part of that gap. I enjoyed that aspect!

The other part of the story I appreciated is that a deaf character is the main character in the story. I find it fascinating to try to see things through other people’s eyes, and this book was great that way. It’s also a good Christian story, showing how love and care and a little bit of hard work can go a long way. An enjoyable book, recommended, and would be great for any readers between the ages of 8-14! I know I would have loved it when I was that age! ( )