Maggie Again eBook John Husband
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What would it be like in old age to go back to being 16 again? Ask Maggie. She did it.
In 1926, three adventurous Indiana teens hop a boxcar to visit their friend Maggie who recently moved to New York with her parents. When they arrive, the year is - incredibly - 1984. Maggie is 74 years old and somewhat of a sad figure as the promise of her early life did not come to pass.
But the "magic" of her return to her old self at 16, brings her back to that tomboy self who is just discovering there is more to the farm than cows and chickens.
Maggie Again eBook John Husband
When I finished "Maggie Again" I had a smile on my face. I LOVED IT!!!! I was sorry for it to end--I miss Cobblers Eddy already. This story is one of the most joyful stories I have ever read. I must admit, as a fan of novels, I was a little sceptical, this being John Husband's first novel, and I wasn't expecting to rave about the book. But John's ears should have been burning all week. I told so many people about this wonderful book I was reading and said to them that the end better be as good as the whole story -- and, lo and behold, it was! When Maggie was trying to convince her dad about the circumstances of her life, I thought of the one thing Maggie could say to convince him and any other skeptics. And there it was in the end, her ace in the hole. I will miss Maggie, Tom, Gordie, and Alfie. And I would love to see Maggie's dad's face in 1929 when her "predictions" turn out to be true. He would feel that he really dodged a bullet, wouldn't he -- as well as never doubting Maggie again! Even thinking about this story makes me smile. I wish there were more books like this--one that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, a book that grabs your imagination.Product details
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Maggie Again eBook John Husband Reviews
I began reading Maggie Again with high expectations; they were met and exceeded. The story is intriguing, very well told, and kept my attention. The chapters are short, logically divided, and made it easy to read just a little more till the next stopping point (though I did have trouble putting it down and actually stopping). The setting is so well described that I felt as if I were there. And the characters are consistent and likeable - though I was surprised at how they would act or react to some situations, upon reflection I saw that it was what they would have done and I had simply come to know them even better. I strongly recommend Maggie Again to anyone who enjoys a great story, well-told, with developed characters in a vivid setting.
This is delightful little story about three teen-age farm boys from Indiana who hop a freight train to visit their friend Maggie, who has moved to New York City. On their trip to the Big Apple inside an empty boxcar, Tom, Gordie and Alfie find themselves caught in a time warp that changes their lives. It's a tale of adventure, romance, and friendship; one of those rare books that the whole family will read and enjoy. Skillfully written by an experienced author who has a keen understanding of interpersonal relationships and first-hand experience of life both on the farm and in the big city. I liked the book so much that after reading, I ordered copies for my teen-age grandchildren
The story itself seems incredibly simple. Yet what makes it so amazing is the vivid pen with which it's drawn. Maggie is an incredible individual---a spunky kid in the 20s, and a tough old broad in the 80s. Watching her prepare her friends for the difficulties of modern life, as well as share the miracles of it with them, is incredibly touching. The lengths she goes to in order to help her father realize his dreams are heart-warming. She's a magnificent heroine for such a novel.
Life in the various eras and locales is bright and true, riveting. The tiniest details of life take on all the importance to the reader that they have to those who are right there, living them. Watching the characters go through culture shock as they travel through time is entrancing and all too real. This is a book that makes time travel feel entirely solid and real, but almost as an afterthought, because the fact of its happening isn't nearly as important its effects on people and life. And in the process, the concepts of age and experience are explored in some fascinating ways.
I feel as though there's so much more I want to say, but it's one of those books that defies description. It isn't an action-packed thrill-ride. It's about people, not events. It's an incredibly beautiful tale that makes you feel as though you've traveled through time yourself.
I thoroughly enjoyed Maggie Again. I would recommend it for all ages 14 and up. No matter what stage of life you are in the plot draws you in and there are characters you can relate too. I wanted to read more! Any book that leaves me wanting more is a winner. It was a page turner I did not want to put down.
When I finished "Maggie Again" I had a smile on my face. I LOVED IT!!!! I was sorry for it to end--I miss Cobblers Eddy already. This story is one of the most joyful stories I have ever read. I must admit, as a fan of novels, I was a little sceptical, this being John Husband's first novel, and I wasn't expecting to rave about the book. But John's ears should have been burning all week. I told so many people about this wonderful book I was reading and said to them that the end better be as good as the whole story -- and, lo and behold, it was! When Maggie was trying to convince her dad about the circumstances of her life, I thought of the one thing Maggie could say to convince him and any other skeptics. And there it was in the end, her ace in the hole. I will miss Maggie, Tom, Gordie, and Alfie. And I would love to see Maggie's dad's face in 1929 when her "predictions" turn out to be true. He would feel that he really dodged a bullet, wouldn't he -- as well as never doubting Maggie again! Even thinking about this story makes me smile. I wish there were more books like this--one that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, a book that grabs your imagination.
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