LitPick Review
Ever since the Richmonds have moved in to the historical town of Harpers Ferry, young Josh knows he has to investigate further into an old family secret. The Richmond's house is a five-story Victorian house, with a Catholic church built in. The twist is that Josh's grandmother's house is the exact structure, except it's hidden by the woods. Josh shows his new neighbor, Luke, the abandoned house in the woods, and describes the woeful event that occurred in Josh's grandmother's house. Years before, someone stole everything from the house and the church; from the napkins to the bell. Ever since, the house has been abandoned. A wax figure of John Brown, a historical abolitionist, overlooks Josh's house. Could he be the one causing all the bickering in Josh Conner's house? What about Father Ron, the mysterious pastor? And can Josh and his brothers solve the mystery of the Victorian house in the woods before time runs out?
Opinion:
I liked the book. Considering that this is Michael Cummings's first novel, The Night I Freed John Brown was great. In the beginning, the story seemed monotonous. It took me awhile to finally catch on to the book's action. The story was very easy to predict, although the first chapter leads you astray, making you think that this was going to be a ghost story, not realistic fiction. I liked the parts that held suspense, and the sudden change of character each person displayed. Overall, The Night I Freed John Brown was a great book.
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