This summer I read a book called the Mostly True Adventures of Homer p. figg by Rodman Philbrick. This book took place in Pineswamp, Maine in 1863. The main characters are Homer and his older brother Harold. A tree fell on their father before homer was born so they just had their mom who died of fever years later. Their mother left them in the abysmal care of her late sister’s husband Squinton Leach. Homer and Harold thought that Squinton was the most vile, despicable, sordid person they had ever met. The main problem is that Harold protected Homer his whole life and he was only 17. One day Squinton sold harold to the army even though he was 17 and you had to be 21. Not only was Squinton selling harold but taking away Homer’s only security in life. So he he decided to get him back.

When Homer decided to go save Harold that would mean running away and that would also mean he would need transportation. Homer decides to bring an old horse with him but that causes some problems like in the worst moment possible“ It’s Bob the horse deciding to be whiny. “ And that horse changes Homer’s whole plan. After that its problem after problem. Like,” That’s the last thing I remember the pipe coming at me like a big grey bullet.” Also “ Arrest them all!” And not to mention” Only promise counts is this if you run, my knife will find your back.’’ Homer succeeds in many ways that he thought he wouldn’t and got what he deserved.

I really enjoyed this book I loved the adventure and the fact that it was unpredictable like the story could change at any moment like when homer escaped the police in a hot air balloon. Loved that they both stood up for what they believe in like Harold pushing Squinton down to protect his brother and Homer trying to save Harold because he believed that it was wrong to put an undderage boy in the army. And the fact that they were always there for each other. like homer traveling all that way to save his brother. this is a book for people who like dancers and books that keep you on the edge of your seats. I give this book 4 ⅞ stars!!