Read: In America, over the summer. I don't remember the exact dates. This review is long overdue - sorry Noah!
Review: I think this is one of the best books I've ever read. Bear in mind that I read a lot of children's books, but I loved this one. It's so evocative of character, and the story drew me in just right, so that I wanted to read it all the time and not do anything else.
The story begins as William, evacuee, is deposited without ceremony on the doorstep of Tom, reclusive older gentleman who lives with Sammy the dog, and owns a horse, and generally doesn't get involved in the community. Willie, a filthy and cowering seven-year-old, covered in bruises, appears afraid of almost everything. From a grudging acceptance of his responsibility Tom gradually learns more and more about Willie - later Will - who in turn begins to speak, even to smile, and, shyly, to play with children from the village and other evacuees. As the plot progresses we learn where Will came from, discovering also the origins of Tom's apparent misanthropy. I'd spoil it if I tell you how I ended up feeling, but I heartily recommend this affecting story.
Time: Hmmm... again, I can't remember. Sorry! But I know I read a lot of it lying on my mattress in the blue room in Noah's house in Florida. I think I also read some in the sky.
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