Prickle Forrest Books
September 30, 2023
Dear Readers,
A historical fiction book review not to forget…
Bucking my usual historical fiction tastes, I hit the streets with an 1850’s feisty orphan as my escort. Brace yourselves, this historical tale is about to buck expectations.
Title: Hobbadehoy Rising
Author: Max Willi Fischer
Publisher: Historium Publishing
Pages: 262 E-book
Published Date: September 2023
Reviews On: Good Reads and Amazon
Author Website: https://maxwilli.weebly.com/
Price: $4.99
Available AT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJVQMW5S
Holy smokes what a ride!
“Hobbadehoy” takes you on a thrilling journey through the gritty streets of 1854 Five Points (New Your City), and let me tell you, it’s a ride you won’t want to miss! Pencil, our street-smart protagonist, is a character you’ll root for from the very beginning. Orphaned and struggling to survive, he clings to his empathy and budding sense of justice, even as the nation is torn apart by slavery.
When Pencil’s luck takes a nosedive, he’s shipped off to Ohio on one of those infamous “orphan trains.” From there, it’s a rollercoaster of challenges as he tries to find his place on a farm and later in Cleveland, where a daguerreotypist becomes his guiding light in the world of glass and copper images.
But hold onto your hats because this novel is not all about photography; it’s a tale of survival in a world filled with corpses, kidnappers, and grave robbers. Pencil’s sense of justice is put to the test time and time again, making you wonder if he’ll ever emerge from the unforgiving streets as the man he’s meant to be.
“Hobbadehoy” is a gripping historical fiction gem that will keep you turning pages late into the night. With vivid storytelling and a captivating protagonist, it’s a must-read for anyone seeking an adventure through the heart of 1850s New York City and Cleveland. Don’t miss out on this historical thrill ride!
Watch out Oliver twist and Huckleberry Finn, you’re about to get run off the road with Max Willi Fischer’s Hobbadehoy Rising. Well done!
Christina Hartmann Benchoff
Prickle Forrest LLC
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