Some Kind of Courage

Reviewed by: Kathy George - Gray Public library, Gray, Me, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 11, 2017

Review

It is 1890 in Old Mission Washington and Joseph Johnson has lost everyone he loves to accident or sickness. The only thing left of value to him is his pony, Sarah, who has been sold without his knowledge or consent. Determined to get his horse back, he starts out on a journey that tests his strength physically and morally. Joseph has been raised to do what is right, but will right win out? Gemeinhart keeps the reader turning the page even though one almost doesn't want to know what happens next. Though the setting is 1800's, the message is still relevant today- will you stay with what you have been brought up to believe even though it may cost you everything you love and value.

Overall Book Score: excellent