Uncle Arctica, by Drew Harmon
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Uncle Arctica, by Drew Harmon
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Dear Mom, Blake thinks. Zoo? Museums? Chicago? No, Mom. I’ve been fighting pirates, werewolves, and psychopaths. I’ve done fifteen-thousand dollars in damage and got seven stitches to prove it. I’ve got a job. I’ve got pretty girls who keep grabbing my behind, and one who says she’s not my girlfriend but is still crazy jealous of all the others. Uncle Carson walked out on me like the rest of my family, but I’ve been adopted by an ancient Highlander, who lets me do just about whatever I want, as long as I speak respectfully, stay out of the Mangrave Branch, and come home by 11:00. None of which I have managed to do... Blake Barber’s family is spending the summer in France, courtesy of his father’s employer. But the company will only cover expenses for two additional family members - any more costs extra. And Blake, as always, is extra. The plan is to leave him in the care of his uncle for a few days, until his grandmother arrives to claim him. But she never does. The rigidly-sheltered, twelve-year-old Blake must adjust to the unorthodox lifestyle of his slacker uncle, and the touchy temper of a cantankerous old Scotsman; all while learning to deal with the outlandish, and frequently dangerous inhabitants of Highland Creek Reservoir (including an independent young kayaker who may or may not be his girlfriend.)
Uncle Arctica, by Drew Harmon- Amazon Sales Rank: #843399 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-06
- Released on: 2015-06-06
- Format: Kindle eBook
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Coming of age story that will keep you engaged right from the get go. By Life Of Messiah This is one of the most engaging books I have read in years! Full of adventure, comedy, romance, suspense, and everything in between. From the time I picked up the book, I could NOT put it down, and lost a lot of sleep over the last few days engrossed in the escapades of Blake Barber and his motley crue of misfits. The book is well-written, and although the ending seems to sputter just a hair, the only thing you will end up missing is the characters themselves, and wishing the story would continue.Each of the characters in the book are full of depth and so well-written that you will feel like you are living the adventure with them. From main character Blake Barber, his guardians, uncle Carson 'Arctica' Urquart and Daniel 'Tripper' Gunn, to fellow stars Mia Devlin, Griffin Williams, and even the 'villains' of the story, Hunter, Jack, etc; each character is full of color and life, and do not disappoint in any way.The plot is also very engaging. The simple story of a very naive, skittish young boy who gets thrust into an unknown world of sailing and dealing with bullies soon explodes into a complicated and winding path of conspiracies, cults, and other dangers that force young Blake to face each event as either 'viking or victim' and to deal with the consequences, whether good or bad, of his choices. Through each encounter though, Blake grows and learns, until by the end of the book, you will react much like his family when they first encounter him.This is one thing that tends to separate this book from many others of a similar 'coming of age' genre, and really raises the bar back up to where it needed to be. The characters actually grow and change throughout the course of the book. Most modern books that deal with 'coming of age' stories don't really handle it well. Series like Hunger Games, Harry Potter, or Twilight take a character and have them deal with each situation, each choice that they are presented, the exact same way, at least until the very end, if it all. They never really learn from their actions or the consequences thereof, much like a dog returning to his vomit. There is no growth in the maturity of the character, and they pretty much stay the same way throughout the whole series. Not so with Uncle Arctica. It brings to mind many of the old school coming of age stories, like Treasure Island, Tom Sawyer, or Huckleberry Finn.The ending does sputter a little bit, as there are many threads that need to be tied back up due to the plot getting thick, but you never feel lost trying to figure out what's going on. Blake is the central spindle from which these threads unwind, so it's easy to see to keep track of. You only start concerning yourself about what's going to happen next or how that situation is going to resolve itself. In the end, the threads are for the most part tied neatly together, though one thread seems hastily knotted, and not very tightly, as if there was more that could have been done. However, you will leave this book happy, and sad. Happy because of how things end, but sad, wishing it will not end. Thankfully, we do have a sequel on the way, and already I am waiting in anticipation to continue along with Blake 'Caduggin, Tux, Sparky' Barber Urquart, in his adventures.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Friendship, foul play, fighting= 5 stars By ana garcia It is a story about family, friendship, food, foul play, fighting, fireworks and sailing. Uncle Arctica is an adventure for the discontent and divergent in all of us. Although it’s not your typical modern day anecdote of a child who becomes a dysfunctional man; rather, a story of a shy, little boy that transforms into a young man who discovers his assertiveness and cleverness - with respect. I have read this book twice, and still my favorite part is found in chapter five, where this young fellow, Blake, is introduced to an amazing gift-his maternal family's heritage of sailing and the history of the lake. This book was hard to put down; one is compelled to continuously turn the page to find out what’s next. For this reader who is used to enjoying sci-fi and psychology books 200-300 pages in length, this is the first novel that I’ve read in its entirety- and twice! I hope to soon give this book to a cousin of mine who loves to sail!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. best book ever! By Amazon Customer are you looking for a nice slow paced book to read in bed and lull you into sleep? then this book is not for you!!! i have read this book twice, and even the second time through i was still on the edge of my seat with my heart racing in my ears, frustrated because i just couldn't turn the pages fast enough! you'll all but feel the spray of water on your face during the sail boat racing scenes and curl your toes at the first thought of that hairy old spider you'll be sure is lurking about. in between all the hair-raising action, you get to watch a scared, angry little boy make friends and find himself during an incredible summer no one will ever forget. i highly reccommend this book!
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