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If you like curling up in your
comfortable armchair, nice and warm next to the fire, ready for a good read, then you'll love Where The Wind Blows Free. Or read it at bedtime.
After the first few pages, you'll carry on reading even if you want to stop! In other words, this is a good story that unfolds at a nice pace. The adventure is set in the early 1900s.
The story begins as young Jim embarks on a train journey to New Mexico to help his Grandpa at the ranch. His Grandpa has uncovered gold - but the assistance he requires from young Jim involves danger. Rustlers have been stealing cattle and horses from the ranch.
On the long train journey, Jim strikes up a real friendship with a fellow passenger, Bill. So much so that Jim confides about the rustling problem. Bill becomes a trusted mentor.
A mother and daughter are also in the same train compartment and they become friendly with Bill and Jim. Is romance in the air? Do you believe in coincidences or fate?
The plot thickens with twists and surprising turns. Clues unfold one by one as Jim and Bill play undercover "detectives" - they face challenges and dangers but they also share light-hearted moments.
Knowing that Bill is there to support him, young Jim shoulders the dangerous
responsibilities with maturity well beyond his age.
Discovering who the "bad guys" are, precisely how they are pulling off their big rustling operations, and smartly out-thinking them, the "good guys" eventually capture the gang.
Overall verdict: A well crafted family story - with strong human interests, emotions and realistic characters - ensures that you keep on turning the pages. A most enjoyable tale that will appeal to young as well as mature readers.
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