Review by bookpanda3175 -- Strong Heart by Charlie Sheldon

[GinaMorry]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Strong Heart" by Charlie Sheldon.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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One night, Tom and his friends, William and Myra, were getting ready to depart on a journey through the Olympic Peninsula Wilderness to visit Tom's grandfather's grave when they heard a knock on the door. It was a thirteen-year-old girl named Sarah, claiming that she is Tom's granddaughter. William and Myra suggest that Sarah go on the trip with them. Tom reluctantly agrees because Sarah has an unpleasant teenage attitude, but Tom is hoping that bringing her along will teach her something about nature and her ancestors.

The trip takes an unexpected turn when Sarah gets mad and disappears into the wilderness. No one could find her for several days. Tom, Myra, and William searched nonstop. They even called in a search helicopter, which could not find her either. The search was called off and people were beginning to think that she was not alive. It wasn't until many days later that Sarah came stumbling back, in the middle of a lightning storm, covered in mud and scratches and missing a finger. Sarah's story about what happened to her is filled with the legend and magic that is themed in this book. It makes Tom and the others wonder if it is actually Sarah who is taking them on this journey.

Strong Heart by Charlie Sheldon is a book filled with Native American legend, magic, and strong family heritage. My favorite part of the book was how there seemed to be two interconnected stories: the journey Sarah took with Tom, and the journey Sarah took by herself. I also loved reading about the growing grandfather/granddaughter relationship between Tom and Sarah. They were quite skeptical of each other at first, but the bond they grew throughout the book was enough to warm anyone's heart.

I give Strong Heart 4 out of 4 stars because I felt that I could relate to the family dynamic of the characters. This book taught me a lot about the culture and heritage of the people from that region of the world (Olympic Peninsula). There was nothing that I disliked, and I did not notice any spelling or grammar errors.

I recommend Strong Heart to anyone who enjoys nature and magic, or to anyone who would like to read a nice story about a grandfather getting to know his granddaughter. There was some strong language and gory details, so it is probably best suited for readers older than 13.

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Strong Heart
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