The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg Audiobook

" This book just won a Newbery Honor (2010) and is written by an author with Maine connection. And Homer is a Mainer! So why don't I love this book? I think it's definitely a "style" issue for me -- the book is almost like a tall tale, with a protagonist who's content to lie at every turn. I tend not to care for books and movies like that. That style gave way to better writing (in my opinion) at the end of the book when Homer found himself in the Battle of Gettysburg with one of Maine's heroes, Joshua Chamberlain. "

" I really enjoyed this book - laced with humor and wit, it was a good action driven storyline that kept me engaged. There was lots of information about the Civil War and life in America all those years ago. It truly made me grateful for stuff we take for granted - like transportation and medical care. "

" More like 3 1/2 stars. Listened to this on a family road trip, and we all 4 liked it. My 9 yr old didn't want to pay so much attention at the beginning, but he got in to it as it went on. "

" Great book! I thought Homer was a wonderful character and I enjoyed seeing him mature and grow in such a short time. If you like history, especially the civil war period, you will appreciate this book. "

" Homer's a liar of the same caliber as good old Huckleberry Finn. A very witty book, and I was very pleased that my favorite figure from the Civil War made an appearance at the end, Col. Joshua Chamberlain of the 20th Maine. "

" Great period piece. Fun characters with an entertaining plot. I liked this book. "

" If you like adventure and history this book is for you. Homer is an interesting character that needs help finding his brother in that has been sworn into the Union Army illegally under aged. This is a book I would recommend. It's a little slow in the middle and you may be confused in some parts but it has a very great ending to top off a wonderful book. "

" I felt that this novel started off slow and it took me a few chapters to get into it; however, I'm happy that I stuck with it. This is a fantastic book that presents the reality of the Civil War through a 12 year-old's eyes. "

" Terrific insight into the Civil War, and the horrors of war in general. It was all done with a huge dose of humor, so nothing seemed overwhelmingly terrible. I think I'll suggest that my kids read this for a book report. "

" Reminded me of "The Whipping Boy", but set in the Civil War era. Homer's largest talents are his uncanny ability to survive difficult situations and his overwhelming urge to lie, most of the time these two are related. An amusing read, might be nice paired with SS coverage of the Civil War. "

" I really enjoyed this book about young boy during the Civil War. Very funny. "

" Great Historical fiction. Loved the humor and plot. Philbrick is a great storyteller! "

" It was an ok book "

" Wit, humor, historical setting and adventure - what more could you ask?! "

" Very funny book. Students laughed out loud. I used it as read aloud but it would make a good book for small group novel while studying the Civil War period. "

" This was a pretty good book. Admittedly, Civil War books are not my 1st choice in historical fiction. I do think, however, that mischievously lovable Homer P. Figg makes this novel a good read-aloud (or read-alone for motivated readers) for 3rd through middle school readers. "

" Great historical fiction. This book is so funny. "

" Very true to the time period of the Civil War and what a young boy's experiences might have been. I really enjoyed this exciting adventure. "

" This is a historica fiction that kids will love. The author doesn't hide the horrors of war and slavery, but he makes digestable to a young reader by with humor. "

" I picked this book up at the library for Elizabeth but I ended up reading it. I thought it was a good introduction to the Civil War for kids. Well written and fun with some history and war themes. I liked how the brothers took care of each other and the many characters that Homer meets. "

" Funny and interesting story. Lots of twists and turns.Nice ending and a crazy variety of characters. Enjoyable! "

" I really enjoyed this book. Historical fiction, juvy lit, humorous, adventurous, right up my alley. There is a part which describes amputation of limbs (this is Civil War time) which I did not enjoy and is making me wonder what age of kid I would recommend it for though. "

" On my summer reading list. "

" Funny read. One that everyone should enjoy. "

" Wow, I didn't think an author could pack this much humor and crazy adventure in a civil war story, and still have it be a short read. I like the fact that the actual battle scene at the end is short and scary, but not mournful. A great boy book. "

" Homer is a very likeable "truth stretcher" who gets himself into all kinds of scrapes and adventures trying to find his brother who was "sold" into the Union Army. I discovered this book at a Best of conference a few years back. Great great read aloud for middle school. "