City Boy by Jan Michael

Sam has grown up very comfortably as an only child. Every morning he is driven to a private school which he attends up until the day his mom passes away. Sam's mother and father both die a slow, painful death caused by AIDS. His Aunt, Mercy, willingly takes him in. Sam now has to say goodbye to the life he once had. He is forced to live in poverty and struggles with the drastic changes in his life. He lives with four other children in a small house that doesn't even have electricity. He also has difficulty making new friends. Sam feels alone and confused. His journey is filled with challenges and lessons to be learned.

City Boy by Jan Michael is an inspiring story about a young boy. The book has many strengths such as its use of mood and imagery. The author uses a very creative vocabulary that helps to paint a picture in the reader's mind. The author also has one weakness that stands out. When reading I found parts of the book boring. So boring that it made me want to put the book down. The ending was one of the best parts of the book, everything was resolved and all the loose ends were tied up. The authors message in the book was whatever happens, you will always have family that will love you, and where ever you are, your home is where your family is. I recommend this book to anyone who loves books with happy endings.

Reviewer Age:14

Reviewer City, State and Country: Sandy, Oregon United States