Promotions

A Great Inspiration, March 2, 2002
Reviewer: Peggy Roosa from Indianapolis, Indiana USA
What a wonderful book, and such a great inspiration for young people. Through Taggers' adventures you will learn that honesty, hard work and sharing, builds lifetime rewards and friendships. There is a big emphasis on the importance of an education. Tagger's different relationships with all of the characters in this book are heartwarming, some happy and some sad; which is all a part of growing up. The book brings Mystic River villages to life with it's colorful descriptions. I bought this book for my 8 year old niece and she just loves it. She took it to her school and her teacher is reading small parts from a couple of the chapters to the class.

Adventuresome and historical, February 28, 2002
Reviewer: smarrero from Chicago
An adventurous and compelling story for people of all ages. The historical and geographical references were educational too. I highly recommend it; I read it in 1 sitting!

A story about courage, hope, victory., February 13, 2002
Reviewer: Vickie Jordan from Carmel, IN United States
I first read the book to see if my grandaughters would like it. They are 12 and 9 years old. I really enjoyed the book myself. It is a story about courage, hope, victory, people caring about each other and the good guys win in the end. It is everything that makes America great. It has both the good parts of us and the bad parts. I never felt that I was being "preached" at but there was definetely a "lesson" being taught. I would like to know more about some of the other characters and hope J. A. Louthain writes more about the people in the story, the school teacher Mr. Jenson, Mary, Gina, the Fish Children. I feel like we get to know them a little but I would like to know them better. It is an enjoyable book for any age.

A Great Book for Young People, February 13, 2002
Reviewer: L Kesler from Indiana
"Tagger" allows a young person to see that being independent is a good thing! It shows how a young person can use their intelligence to help people and make friends.
I really liked this booked and so did my 12 year old daughter. I would recommend it to anyone with children that enjoy adventures and light mystery.

Comment from the Old South, February 12, 2002
Reviewer: Huey F. Anderson from Huntsville, Al. USA
I purchased this book for an eleven year old girl friend. Started to read it for suitability before I could make it a gift and couldn't put it down. It is a great story of courage and tenacity for overcoming adversity and will surely inspire young girls and boys alike. Must admit that I shed a tear at the end. Highly recommended. I'm 64.

Fun for kids, January 24, 2002
Reviewer: doubleD from Alexandria, Va
I bought this book for my grandchildren and they loved it. They read a chapter every night at bedtime and always wanted more. Share Tagger's adventure.

Great story--Excellent history of the Mystic River, January 16, 2002
Reviewer: Evan Richards from Alexandria, VA, USA
I was glad to see a book that shows a female character with so much courage. What a great lesson for kids and adults! Tagger is a good role model. I loved the way the author wove the history of the Mystic River area into the story. Good job.