Raft of Stars

 

“Raft of Stars” by Andrew J Graff

Published by Harper Collins

Finished 3/18 – 4/5 stars

 

I feel like the book Gods have blessed me for some reason this year.  Another great book!  And I believe this is the authors debut so hats off to him.  This is the story of two 10 year old boys who are summertime friends.  “Bread” lives in a sleepy farm town in Wisconsin with his dad and “Fish” comes to town every year to spend the summer with his grandfather.  Over the last few years they have become best friends.  One night a tragic event has them fleeing into the woods to escape a punishment they are sure is to come.  They decide to travel down a river to their destination.  This is the story of their adventure down the river as well as the story of the adults trying to locate them.  Obviously, there are plenty of obstacles along the way and many suspenseful moments for both the kids and adults.  And thrown in are also touching and sometimes humorous moments as well.  It’s just an overall good book.

Favorite quote – Something Fish’s mom would tell him when he couldn’t sleep.  “Just for a minute, just enjoy your pillow, just rest, let it go.  Close your eyes and sail away from troubles on a raft made of stars.”  Such a relaxing thought.

Thank you to GoodReads and Harper Collins for a copy of the ARC of this book.  Although not required, in return I am providing an honest review.