Grades: 5-6
Committee Annotation: What is a boy to do when his guardian illegally sells his only brothers to the Union Army? The only thing a couragous boy can do is use all his wits and his ability to tell tall tales to find his brother. In a madcap adventure of a lifetime, Homer meets many rascals and guardian angels along his journey. During his ordeal, he finds what friendship and family really means.
Subjects: Civil War, Brothers, Humor, Friendships, Tricksters, Evil Stepfathers, Adventure, Underground Railroad, Medicine Shows
Author Web Site: http://www.rodmanphilbrick.com/
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Warwick
ONE GREAT ADVENTURE!
Do you want to know how a little boy tries to save his brother from a war? Then this book is right for you. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick is full of exciting adventures in it. If you read one page you will not be able to stop reading.
This book is “mostly” about a boy named Homer who lives with his mean dad Squint and his kind brother Harold. Harold gets sold illegally into the war. Homer has many exciting adventures trying to find him and bring him back home.
My favorite part of the book was when Homer is in a Medicine Show. He plays the Amazing Pig Boy! It is funny when he snorts and the crowd shrieks with excitement!
If you want to know why the title is The “Mostly” True Adventures, then you need to read the book! You will learn some history too. You’ll be hooked every time you stop reading.
We miss you at Scott!!!
Matthew L.
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Smithfield, RI
If you like books about kids who make a big difference, then hop into The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg! I really love this book! It's about a boy who is separated from his brother after his parents death. His brother, Harold is sold into the army ilegally. Homer has to abandon his uncle (who he was staying with)in order to find his brother. He gets help from people such as slaves and crazy-tattooed ladies. You should try this awesome book! Now I'm a big fan of the author, Rodman Philbrick. I hope you try this book!
Benjamin D.
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Smithfield RI
If you want a book that you'll just love, pull out the Mostly True adventures of Homer P. Figg. I think this book is wonderful to read at anytime . This book is the greatist book I've ever read, and I've been reading for a very long time.I loved it for it's crisp descriptions, interesting diolouge,and a wonderful plot. Overall this book is amazeing.