Caleb, Son of None

I enjoyed this book very much both times I read it! Reading this book out-loud is delightful, because it is so well written. The dialogue and descriptions bring the circus to life. I am excited for the rest of the series to come out!

Thrown out with the trash as a baby, Caleb has lived most of his life feeling like someone's unwanted left-overs. Things don't get any better when he's "adopted" by Mr. Groeger, who treats Caleb worse than hired help. Over-worked and beaten, Caleb has begun to accept this miserable life when he meets an old circus clown who tells Caleb that he wasn't created to live this way. Kids (and adults) who enjoyed the dynamic characters of The Series of Unfortunate Events, will also enjoy the motley crew that Kersten Hamilton has assembled in Caleb, Son of None. With Caleb Pascal & the Peculiar People, Hamilton has created a series that young and old will love to read, featuring dramatic plots, compelling characters, and solid faith lessons. The author also places a verse or two of scripture at the beginning of each chapter; children and parents can have fun figuring out how each verse relates to the chapter it precedes. In conclusion, Read This Book! You might just have fun and maybe learn more about God's grace too.

Always on the lookout for books to recommend to young readers, I hit a bonanza with Kersten Hamilton's series Caleb Pascal & the Peculiar People. When the circus comes to town, Caleb, Son of None, meets a clown who shows the young, abused orphan the Heavenly Father's love in practical ways. Although Hamilton doesn't shy away from the hard issues of life, her books are satisfying on various levels--physical, emotional, and spiritual. After I turned the last page, then turned out the lights, I gave a sigh of contentment.

My son is in the first grade and It has been tough to get him reading. When we started on this book his attitude changed. It is a real page turner for young boys. He kept wanting to read one more chapter. Now he can't wait till the next book in the series is out.

A child with no father, abandoned by his mother, a throw away child, Caleb longs for a Father. When the richest man in town decides to take him into his home, it looks like a dream come true, but is it? Kersten Hamilton has set her readers on a new adventure, join the circus with Caleb and learn what a family really is.