Mittens in the Boundary Waters

This book was a delightful story Larry Ahlman, does a wonderful job, making the reader "feel" for his character. I found the book one of the best depictions of real life and real people I have ever read that could keep me entertained. The hero Mittens, experiences a life time of growth and maturation over his fall in the wilderness. He learns harsh but valuable life lessons about love, perseverance, and the bitter taste of revenge. Mittens is Just as real as you and I, bull headed, clumsy and not so bright, making costly mistake after costly mistake. Larry Ahlman has done a splendid job keeping human nature in his character. As I put the book down, my heart was touched, by the revelations of truth. I have passed it on to my 13 year old son and will read it with my 9 year old nephew here in a week or so.

Mittens In The Boundary Waters is filled with such vivid detail and beautiful illustrations; it makes you feel as though you were actually there. Well written and smooth storyline peaked my interest. This book magically takes you back to a simpler time, when values and perseverance defined a person's character. A great read for all ages. I highly recommend this book.

Set in 1931, Mittens In The Boundary Water by Larry Ahlman is an adventurous novel about Charles "Mittens" Perkins, a dedicated man who dared to brave the Boundary Waters Wilderness of northern Minnesota in pursuit of his dream. Danger, humor, a love of the outdoors, and the insistent demands of survival are deftly blended together in this engaging, thoroughly entertaining, and highly recommended read.