Going Where It's Dark

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 2, 2017

Review

Buck Anderson stutters and is bullied. He will enter the eighth grade in the fall. His favorite activity is caving, but his best friend who accompanies him exploring underground caves has just moved out of town. Buck knows it is unsafe to go caving alone, but he finds it difficult to resist. To earn some extra money during summer vacation he has agreed to help out an old man as a part time job. This opportunity presents an unexpected challenge for Buck. Buck is good at keeping a secret. The well developed characters are believable and readers will quickly find themselves engrossed in this story that is full of adventure and suspense. I recommend this for readers who enjoy stories about friendship, family, and personal challenges.

Overall Book Score: very good