Flamingnet Student Book Reviewer JASto
Jared Millhouse is spending the summer in Lone Jack,
Missouri when he encounters the ghost of a long-dead
innkeeper in the woods behind right field. Soon other
ghosts and groups of ghosts begin to make their presence
felt. First comes the innkeeper. Next, a gang of ball-and-
chain wielding slaves appear. Hot on their heels are two-
headed Indian ghosts. And then, there are the soldiers,
reliving the battle of Lone Jack, exactly as it happened in
1862. They all demand "the key". Now, it's up to Jared, his
friends, and two whacky ghost hunters to find this key and
save Lone Jack - from itself. This book is based on a real
Civil War battle so it's mostly adventure, but also part
mystery.
The author achieved his purpose, which was to
write an entertaining book in a way that was both effective
and easy to understand. Although there is a large amount of
detail (which you sometimes need to understand the story-
line)in some places it is a bit too much. My overall
response to the book was one of complete fascination. I
would not recommend taking it to school to read. Once you
start, you can't stop! It's addictive. The characters feel
like your friends and neighbors, the action feels like its
taking place all around you. I liked the ending but it left
me wondering what happened to Jared and Lone Jack - it
cries out for a sequel.(Lance Lee Noel, if you're reading
this, write one!) You don't have to know much about the
Civil War to understand and enjoy this book. I recommend it
to anyone wanting to read an exciting, true life adventure
story.
Reviewer Age:13
Reviewer City, State and
Country: Lusby, Maryland USA
Flamingnet Student Book Reviewer ROK_Hopkins
This book is about a boy who lives with his dad since his mom died. They go to the old creepy town of Lone Jack to visit his grandpa. A long time ago the town was caught in a massive, bloody crossfire in the Civil War. It is now haunted by the souls of the fallen. The battle may be over for us but the battle in their world has only just begun. And now this boy must find a way to set these souls free!
I would recommend this book for kids, pre-teens, teens in middle school, and high school.
The author of this book made me feel identical emotions as the characters in the story and the way the environment was described so well that I felt like I was actually there. It was like a movie in my head!
Reviewer Age:13
Reviewer City, State and Country: hopkins, mi usa
