This book was a lot of fun to read. I love the historical references. Like my own latest book, it is a tale of a what-if in America’s history. Though it is set some time before mine takes place — closer to the Revolutionary War. The magic in the book is wonderfully done as Alvin tries to discover his own abilities.

This series, titled THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER, follows a community surrounding young Alvin, a seventh son of a seventh son. If you know anything about native american (I believe) legends, this child is fortold to be very special. Young Alvin has a tough life, a dark force has set it upon himself to destroy the child, and a force of good has decided to protect him.

I think the best parts of the book come when you are introduced to the myserious traveler and story-teller. In a way he comes to help guide the boy and though he doesn’t understand it, he tries to teach him about the powers he has. The man carries a book with quotes written from American icons such as Ben Franklin, Tom Jefferson, and more. He describes Franklin as an old wizard. It’s great.

If you are looking for a fun and quick read (it wasn’t very long), I would highly suggest this book. I’m eager to continue to the next book, if it ever arrives in the mail! I’ve picked up Harry Potter #7 to tide me over.

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