One-Eyed Jack by Paula Miller

Here’s a long awaited review (and I’m not telling how long…) but I think it’s worth the wait since it comes from my seven and nine year old (scroll down for the reviews.) I also enjoyed the book that was full of flavor with the language and life of a boy on a cattle ranch in the 1880’s. If your kids like the Little House series, they will love One-Eyed Jack! Here’s more about the book:

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Awarded the November 2006 Book of the Month by KidMagine

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Trust the Lord to Find a way

The first in the Faces of History Series, this story tells the tale of a boy, Nate, who lives on a cattle ranch in 1880’s Montana.

Nate has always wanted a dog, but his Pa does not. Only grudgingly does Pa allow Nate to keep the nearly dying puppy he finds in the field. Nate must struggle to control his new dog and allow the Lord the time to sway Pa’s heart.

Faces in History is a series dedicated to showing children and teens of faith during different periods of history. The hero of each tale overcomes their personal obstacles with perseverence and faith in the Lord. Written to entertain, these books also serve as an inspirational tool for any child of faith.

“Children love stories of kids and their pets and Paula Miller shares one that is sure to win their hearts.” Janette Oke, beloved author of Christian fiction

Grace, 7, review:

This book is about Nate finding a puppy in a field, but his Pa doesn’t want his puppy because it is wild. Jack stole a pie. One day, Nate went to get eggs for breakfast. The chicken ran away and Nate and Jack ran after the chicken. Then they got lost. A bear came to them and tried to eat them. Jack saved the day. I liked the book because it was fun snuggling with my mom.

Timmy, 9, review:

One-Eyed Jack is about a boy that finds a dog. Nate, who lives on a cattle ranch, has always wanted a dog, but his Pa does not. One night Nate head a noise. His Pa heard it too. The noise was a puppy in a field. Nate named it One-Eyed Jack because he had a dark patch of fur on his eye. They called him Jack for short. His Pa did not want the dog, but let Nate keep him.

On Christmas Eve Nate’s Pa told him to go get some eggs. When he got the egg’s he forgot to close the door so the hen got out. He chased it. Jack chased it too, but the hen got away and they got lost. A bear came but Jack fought it and the bear ran away. His Pa found Nate and he was home for Christmas. I like the book because it is about a dog.