Wasn't it C.S. Lewis who believed a good children's story would also appeal to adults? This tale is of that caliber. Besides the mystery surrounding the odd Mr. Nicholas, the story stirs the heart on several levels. There's JB, the Down Syndrome child who figures it out; who introduces his own type of magic, yet is a catalyst to tension between his journalist, baseball fanatic Dad and his painter-driven Mom. Can this marriage be salvaged and reconciled? Add in the village folk who find Mr. Nicholas keeps them off keel. Will they ever figure out what that niggling aura of oddity is about him?
The tweaks and twists of the author's ingenious skill, lend to a thoroughly enjoyable read as he intricately weaves his story. This definitely should earn him a prestigious award or two. for he can certainly stoke a story and have it resonate for both children and adults.
~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~
August 2021
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the review copy sent by the publisher.
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