Great story, easy to follow
349271
The first few pages are a little difficult to follow, as the author gives the background of the issues and problems that led up to the unrest in Mexican politics. But as the story of Villa begins to unfold, the book flows easily. A really good job of introducing the different characters, making it much more interesting to follow the events as they happen, and how they affect the people involved. You almost begin to feel like you know the people in the story, rather than just concentrating on the facts. I thought the book was very well written, easy to keep up with, and hard to put down. I don't know that I would be able to agree yet with my friend Samuel in Mexico whether Villa was a hero or a villain, but at least now I know much more about him. Great book.
3104905
This is a great story for all ages. Easy to read and entertaining, you probably won't put it down until it is done!
4784513
Chose this book to follow the first book and I was not disappointed!  The story is interesting, easy to follow and understand.  The story of Lehi and his sons is a story of human reactions and feelings and it was very good.
861315
This is a terrific story.
It's a little heavy on the initial backstory, which I'd rather see sprinkled in as we go, and has a problem with typos, but the writing stands out as graceful, with a logical progression. It's overall easy to read and to follow. So I giving DE Howard's book 5 stars.
2273399
I love the simplicity of this story.  It is easy for kids to follow the story in part because kids are the main characters.  And the example of how to respond when life throws you a "curve" is well-placed.  Plans are important but being able to adapt to changing circumstances may be even more important.

As a father of a 12 year old I especially like the following two distinctions.  First, the kids are taught that there is a difference between saving and investing.  Not too young for that point to be made.  Too often these days short term needs equate to credit cards.  Here the short term needs are what you save for.  And it's the longer term goals for which investments are made.  Second, introducing the concept of taxes.  This is the first time I've seen this in a children's book about money.  But when you're talking about 20% or more, it's enough to be honest about what happens to it.

Very positive message, especially with the theme throughout being the desire to give, for kids either in elementary school or middle school.  My 12 year old really liked it.  His only suggestion was to split the money between the church and the friend in need.  But hey, based on the benevolence program of the church, maybe it would all end up with the friend anyway.
800495
Great story, well told. Could be considered preachy, but the smooth way it was told negates that. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Will look for other of the authors work.
4627694
A great story and easy read. I really loved the uniqueness of this story and flowed so well. I really enjoyed the fact that the individual smaller stories ended and yet flowed right into the next one seamlessly. I definitely recommend this and definitely want to read the rest of the series.
4028979
Great read...good story, easy to follow, and twists and turns to keep the pages turning. Already bought number two. I appreciate the reality and background to keep it interesting.
3772447
Very good story, i really like the series It is easy to follow,
3481489
Storyline easy to follow. Character development is very good and doesn't belabor to plot.  I really liked it. Looking forward to continuing.
188715
I gave the book a 5 rating, it has a story concept that is new to me, it was fast paced, and easy to keep up with. Really enjoyed the book, and looking forward to the next in the series!
788650
This story is very well written alternating between the characters who are narrating. It is easy to follow the characters and the development for the story. For those who have seen or plan to see the movie, the book is very much different. Both are good and follow a similar story line. I would recommend reading this book.
290705
I really enjoyed this story. The short chapters made it easy to keep reading "just one more chapter", and before I knew it I was almost finished. Good story line, excellent local color. Mango Bob had a smaller role in this story, but his personality still came through. I really like the way the author created a book that works whether or not you read any of the earlier books in the series, while still making it a great, logical sequel to the previous books. Walker (the protagonist) is a good guy you can really relate to, a renaissance man who can trouble-shoot a computer network, handle a bad guy with his bare hands, and maneuver a motor home on a muddy road. I want to read more, and I want to see him get the girl!
4809513
I really enjoyed this story. And wish I had read book 1 first, because now I'm going to have to backtrack to catch up!  Very easy and comfortable read, especially having to use the dictionary function to learn new words.
3716159
I found this book to be very easy to read the chapters are not too long, you feel like you progress through the book quickly, the story line is easy to follow. After reading the first book I wanted to read the second and third, now waiting the 4th.
3043297
Awesome story!  Easy to follow, good development of the characters!  I am waiting for the next one in this series!
1030916
I loved the story.  It kept my interest all through the book.  The characters were easy to follow.  Never got lost.  Great ending!