The Ghost of Bobby

The Ghost of Bobby
Author: David Miller
Series: ---
Publisher: 72andSunny Publishing
How Received: publicist

Ten-year-old Sammy and her feisty twin brother Thomas live a happy life in late 19th century London until misfortune hits their family. Suddenly poor, they have to move to an old, decaying house and in doing so, they meet Bobby, a huge, powerful and mysterious dog. Their newly found poverty forces the family to take in a lodger, a hideous and menacing looking man named Skeats. Quickly, Sammy and Thomas discover just how special Bobby is, and at the same time their suspicions about the evil Skeats grow. It's only a matter of time before they find out that something terrible has happened in the past between he and Bobby. The connection between Bobby and Skeats leads the twins into an action-packed adventure. With Bobby s help, Sammy and Thomas must dig deep for the strength and courage they need to survive in a frightening world of robbery, kidnapping and even murder.

Though the story had potential to, if more thoroughly explored, make a great YA novel, it's more of a darker fairy tale for children, as it has a happy ending. A great story to read a loud before to a younger brother or sister before you go to bed, it's not something that I'd choose to read on a regular basis if I had known.

There's a great quote in it, however, about revenge.

If you seek revenge, it means you're scared or you feel guilty for what happened in some way. It's okay to be angry with someone, but don't think about revenge. It's like a disease that eats you up.

It's on page 70, if you ever find it.

Overall Rating: 6/10
The Ghost of Bobby or Tithe: A Modern Fairy Tale?: Tithe, for me, is much more my style fairy tale. It's fantasy, it's out there, and it's got a better plot line. The Ghost of Bobby, however, is better for reading out loud with younger siblings.

Happy reading!

~Nicole