Review for my novel 'Abernethy'

This is a recent review for my novel 'Abernethy'.  You can read the first chapter at http://www.zeus-publications.com/abernethy.htm 

ABERNETHY
By Simone Bailey
‘Abernethy’ is the second novel of Simone Bailey’s that I have read, and I was certainly not disappointed. The story of our troubled teenage protagonist, Billy, is one that many readers will relate to. However, unlike any of us, Billy is befriended by a talking stray Beagle dog named Abernethy, who can only be heard by people with very special receptive abilities…such as Billy. The two become the best of friends as Abernethy uses his wisdom and experience to mentor Billy through some very difficult times, such as his father’s incarceration for fraud and the relentless tormenting by a bully at his new school. Ms. Bailey’s style is down-to-earth, lucid and very entertaining, consistent with ‘Silver Stud and Sabre Teeth‘, the other book of hers that I have so far read. Her characters often seem somehow familiar and quintessentially Australian, and she is able to gently tease the reader with snippets of important sub-plots to come, whilst unfolding the rest of the story in a manner which reassures the reader that come the final page, nothing will be left unanswered. Abernethy is just so enjoyable and whilst it is targeted at an adolescent readership, I think it would appeal to anybody aged from 12 to 112.
5 Stars!

Abernethy By Simone Bailey
Abernethy is the second novel of Simone Bailey’s that I have read, and I was certainly not disappointed. The story of our troubled teenage protagonist, Billy, is one that many readers will relate to. However, unlike any of us, Billy is befriended by a talking stray Beagle dog named Abernethy, who can only be heard by people with very special receptive abilities…such as Billy. The two become the best of friends as Abernethy uses his wisdom and experience to mentor Billy through some very difficult times, such as his father’s incarceration for fraud and the relentless tormenting by a bully at his new school. Ms. Bailey’s style is down-to-earth, lucid and very entertaining, consistent with ‘Silver Stud and Sabre Teeth‘, the other book of hers that I have so far read. Her characters often seem somehow familiar and quintessentially Australian, and she is able to gently tease the reader with snippets of important sub-plots to come, whilst unfolding the rest of the story in a manner which reassures the reader that come the final page, nothing will be left unanswered. Abernethy is just so enjoyable and whilst it is targeted at an adolescent readership, I think it would appeal to anybody aged from 12 to 112. 5 Stars!

ABERNETHY
By Simone Bailey
‘Abernethy’ is the second novel of Simone Bailey’s that I have read, and I was certainly not disappointed. The story of our troubled teenage protagonist, Billy, is one that many readers will relate to. However, unlike any of us, Billy is befriended by a talking stray Beagle dog named Abernethy, who can only be heard by people with very special receptive abilities…such as Billy. The two become the best of friends as Abernethy uses his wisdom and experience to mentor Billy through some very difficult times, such as his father’s incarceration for fraud and the relentless tormenting by a bully at his new school. Ms. Bailey’s style is down-to-earth, lucid and very entertaining, consistent with ‘Silver Stud and Sabre Teeth‘, the other book of hers that I have so far read. Her characters often seem somehow familiar and quintessentially Australian, and she is able to gently tease the reader with snippets of important sub-plots to come, whilst unfolding the rest of the story in a manner which reassures the reader that come the final page, nothing will be left unanswered. Abernethy is just so enjoyable and whilst it is targeted at an adolescent readership, I think it would appeal to anybody aged from 12 to 112.
5 Stars!

ABERNETHY
By Simone Bailey
‘Abernethy’ is the second novel of Simone Bailey’s that I have read, and I was certainly not disappointed. The story of our troubled teenage protagonist, Billy, is one that many readers will relate to. However, unlike any of us, Billy is befriended by a talking stray Beagle dog named Abernethy, who can only be heard by people with very special receptive abilities…such as Billy. The two become the best of friends as Abernethy uses his wisdom and experience to mentor Billy through some very difficult times, such as his father’s incarceration for fraud and the relentless tormenting by a bully at his new school. Ms. Bailey’s style is down-to-earth, lucid and very entertaining, consistent with ‘Silver Stud and Sabre Teeth‘, the other book of hers that I have so far read. Her characters often seem somehow familiar and quintessentially Australian, and she is able to gently tease the reader with snippets of important sub-plots to come, whilst unfolding the rest of the story in a manner which reassures the reader that come the final page, nothing will be left unanswered. Abernethy is just so enjoyable and whilst it is targeted at an adolescent readership, I think it would appeal to anybody aged from 12 to 112.
5 Stars!

ABERNETHY
By Simone Bailey
‘Abernethy’ is the second novel of Simone Bailey’s that I have read, and I was certainly not disappointed. The story of our troubled teenage protagonist, Billy, is one that many readers will relate to. However, unlike any of us, Billy is befriended by a talking stray Beagle dog named Abernethy, who can only be heard by people with very special receptive abilities…such as Billy. The two become the best of friends as Abernethy uses his wisdom and experience to mentor Billy through some very difficult times, such as his father’s incarceration for fraud and the relentless tormenting by a bully at his new school. Ms. Bailey’s style is down-to-earth, lucid and very entertaining, consistent with ‘Silver Stud and Sabre Teeth‘, the other book of hers that I have so far read. Her characters often seem somehow familiar and quintessentially Australian, and she is able to gently tease the reader with snippets of important sub-plots to come, whilst unfolding the rest of the story in a manner which reassures the reader that come the final page, nothing will be left unanswered. Abernethy is just so enjoyable and whilst it is targeted at an adolescent readership, I think it would appeal to anybody aged from 12 to 112.
5 Stars!

ABERNETHY
By Simone Bailey
‘Abernethy’ is the second novel of Simone Bailey’s that I have read, and I was certainly not disappointed. The story of our troubled teenage protagonist, Billy, is one that many readers will relate to. However, unlike any of us, Billy is befriended by a talking stray Beagle dog named Abernethy, who can only be heard by people with very special receptive abilities…such as Billy. The two become the best of friends as Abernethy uses his wisdom and experience to mentor Billy through some very difficult times, such as his father’s incarceration for fraud and the relentless tormenting by a bully at his new school. Ms. Bailey’s style is down-to-earth, lucid and very entertaining, consistent with ‘Silver Stud and Sabre Teeth‘, the other book of hers that I have so far read. Her characters often seem somehow familiar and quintessentially Australian, and she is able to gently tease the reader with snippets of important sub-plots to come, whilst unfolding the rest of the story in a manner which reassures the reader that come the final page, nothing will be left unanswered. Abernethy is just so enjoyable and whilst it is targeted at an adolescent readership, I think it would appeal to anybody aged from 12 to 112.
5 Stars!