Title: Natalie's Good FortuneAuthor: Anthony R. Fanning
You won't find this book on Amazon, but it is available through this website: http://www.nataliebrennan.com/
Last word first: A spirited adventure with classic style. I loved it!
Would Joe like this? Yes, I think he would.
Description: Following her mother's death, 16-year-old Natalie is being shipped across the ocean like so much baggage, to join her father in America. When her ship is attacked by pirates, the plans change a little. Natalie ends up marooned! On her island prison, she encounters a fellow lost soul and escape plans are made.
My thoughts: I want to start out by saying that this book made a great first impression on me, arriving wrapped up brown paper printed with a map, and tied with twine. Creativity points! For a picture, click here.
Reading Natalie's Good Fortune called to mind some of the greatest adventure stories I've read - Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, Bloody Jack, and more. My imagination was fully engaged in this tale of pirates and comrades, adventure and danger. I think Fanning must be a bit of a pirate lore fanatic, because the details felt authentic to me. I haven't been a huge reader of historicals, but books like this are helping me to discover the pleasure of immersing myself in the world of the past.
A wealthy merchant's daughter, Natalie is the product of a soft upbringing that is absolutely no help to her in her new life. Her challenges and adventures make for riveting reading, the more so because I really felt I could identify with her. I can imagine that I would do as well in her circumstances, though I have to admit I don't think I have a high enough pain tolerance to become a fighting sailor. Natalie's learning process at the hands of her fellow maroon, John Hayes, was one of my favorite parts of the book. And then I couldn't wait for Natalie to get revenge on those scurvy dogs who marooned her in the first place.
I truly enjoyed Natalie's Good Fortune, but it wasn't perfect. It has more than its share of typos, and I felt there were a few scenes that detracted from the main story and could have been shortened or eliminated. Overall, however, this was a great story and I had fun reading it. If you like historicals, adventure stories, or tales of adventure, this book is for you!
About Anthony R. Fanning: Watch out for a Q&A coming up soon!
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13 comments:
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I'd totally review it. Looks fun!
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I love a book with a female heroine! I remember reading Tales of Brave Adventure when I was a kid and loving it but wishing it had brave and daring girls instead of the Robin Hood boys club. I would love to read/review it.
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This sounds like fun and would totally review it!
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Looks like a good read, please enter me into this drawing.
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Sure, I'd love to review it! Thanks.
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Sounds like a great book that I'd love to review. Please include me in your contest and thanks for a great review! :)
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I review every book I read, so I would definitely do that!
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