Review of my novel 'Abernethy'

Hello, all. I will continue my usual ranting maybe later, or tomorrow, but in the meantime I just wanted to share a review of my novel 'Abernethy', which was prepared by US author Nick Tory.  Here's a link to the first chapter of 'Abernethy', which is available from Zeus Publications:  http://www.zeus-publications.com/abernethy.htm

Life is pissing me off big time today because my computer is as slow as a haemorrhoid-ridden slug that's swallowed a box of Mogadon.  I'm blaming the kids for being on You Tube on their iPads.  Yes, they're both home from school - sick.  Mister 14 is on his third day in a row home from school, and is going to the doctor this afternoon.  Anyway, check out this review, and I'd like to thank Nick Tory.  Nick writes sassy novellas about a ne'er do well named Johnny, so check him out on Amazon.

Review: Abernethy
Abernethy is the story of a boy and his dog. That sounds like a cliche but this book is far from your run of the mill coming of age story. In fact it is a very delightful story and was a wonderful surprise to come across. It's noteworthy that I am both a teacher and a father of young children.  Both positions put me in regular contact with children and adolescents and therefore I am exposed to a lot of work in this genre. That said, I would recommend this book to both teachers and parents.  It is not only a very cute well told story that can be enjoyed by any member of the family, but it has is filled with a lot of good lessons and morals that we would all like our children to learn.
Billy Alexander is boy who is somewhat typical to what we might expect to find in this type of story. He is bullied and has a number of family problems such as his father's legal issues.  Our title character though is very much not typical of what we might normally find in these stories.   He speaks to Billy and quickly becomes a true companion.  I think the book really benefited from not spending too much time trying to delve into why or how Abernethy is how he is, and rather gets really into the meat of the story.  It makes the world one that is much more powerful the author is not trying to win you over with being clever but by telling a strong story.
In some ways the plot takes you places that you would expect, and at other times there are some nice twists.  Either way, there is more than enough here to keep you and your family entertained and turning pages.  You should definitely give this book a chance. You will not be disappointed.