THE YOUNGER DAYS is my upper middle grade historical fiction novel about family, heroes, outlaws & ruffians all coming together on a post-Civil War Missouri farm. I would be honored to have your review.

Thank you.

Here are a few reviews for THE YOUNGER DAYS:

“One of the things I liked the most about the book was the father-son relationship that grew throughout. At the beginning, Boy Smyth didn't not really know his father, but through the events in the book, he became proud of and closer to his father. 
  And- MAN! Around page 50, just as you think you have the story figured out, something crazy happens! I couldn't stop reading.” -Kellee Moye, Teach Mentor Text review) 
 

“Boy Smyth is sick of his hum-drum life on the farm and yearns for adventure. He is often embarrassed when some of the men in town bully his cowardice father. Author Mike Hays captures a boy's enthusiasm over meeting two notorious gun slingers but Boy Smyth finds out more than he is prepared to handle This book is well written with tons of action. The author lets us feel fear, joy, and more right along with the young protagonist.” -S. Willett, (Goodreads review)

“I absolutely loved this book! I was gripped until the last page, and when I got there, I shed a few tears. This is a powerful story. I hope to read more and more of Mike Hays' writing.” (MuseItUp Bookstore review)