But there’s no question about Weasel. The old Indian-fighter turned killer is as black-hearted as villains come. He’s also scary, so I wouldn’t recommend this book for kids who might have nightmares, because the events in the book are incredibly real.
DeFelice also develops a lesson in moral obligation that kids might not at first perceive, but adults certainly will. There’s also a lot of insight in dealing with injustices that have been done to you, how you’re supposed to feel, and what you can do about them.
Every time I read this book, I’m amazed at the amount of thought that went into the writing, and the amount of thought that it inspires in the readers. When revenge is all you can think about, when you’re tired of living in fear, what are you supposed to do? DeFelice handles these topics with aplomb, and never breaks stride in her suspenseful tale.
The author works on a small canvas with a small cast of characters, but the story is huge. Only 120 pages long and filled with short paragraphs and a lot of dialogue, struggling readers will find this one easy to devour, and parents that love to read to their kids can read this one in two or three evenings. I highly recommend this book if you haven’t read it.
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