One-Eyed Jack
by Paula Miller, illustrated by Chris Forrest
Published by Blooming Tree Press
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Reviewed by Jamie Driggers
I heard recently that a book written on a level agreeable to a ten-year-old should be entertaining for adults. My visit with Nate in One-Eyed Jack leaves me believing that statement to be true.
In One-Eyed Jack, readers visit 1880's Montana through the eyes of Nate, as this young boy helps out on his family's ranch and develops a lifesaving bond with his dog. For unknown reasons, Nate's Pa doesn't care for dogs so Nate must convince his father that One-Eyed Jack is worthy of a spot in the family.
Nate's journey is interwoven with family values and spiritual truths. The language in One-Eyed Jack is beautiful, well fit for a family read aloud. Though the cover says this book is for ages seven and up, my pre-readers were able to follow along with the story and once we finished the first chapter, they were asking for me to read more. Children and adults alike will carry away fondness for this timeless tale.
Armchair Interviews says: Readers will look forward to reading more from the Faces of History series.