When 12-year-old Ben’s parents don’t come home, he doesn’t know what to think. Fearful of the police and CPS, he goes on a journey that is fraught with obstacles and people who may not have his best interests at heart.
When twelve-year-old Ben’s parents don’t come home from work one day, he doesn’t know what to think—they’ve shown lack of responsibility before, but nothing like this. His six-year-old sister Lucy is more scared than he is and clings to him for support. Unwittingly fearful of the police and Child Protective Services, the children don’t want to end up in foster homes and will do anything to avoid being separated. Their journey—fraught with obstacles and people who may not have their best interests at heart—plays a significant role in building Ben’s character and eventually determining his fate.
Professional Reviews
Couldn't Put It Down
NINETEEN HUNDRED DAYS is the story of a young boy coming of age amid a series of tumultuous and heartbreaking experiences. As the older brother and protector of his sister, he is forced to navigate situations that are far beyond his ability to grasp. This is a novel that, especially in the first half, I was simply unable to put down--my heart was in my throat as the perilous fate of these two desperate children unfolded. The author once again shows her adept ability at weaving intriguing, unpredictable plot lines.
A Good Sign When Starting a New Book
The title intrigued me, as did the first paragraph. This is a good sign when starting a new book. The family dynamics are very telling, and keeps the reader interested. The author creates a clear picture of the family life that the main character needs to deal with and struggle through. The reader can relate to the characters even without having lived through the same experiences. I would highly recommend this book.
I Love How the Author Weaves Tales
This story grabs you from the beginning and keeps you guessing all the way through the book. I love how Florence weaves tales and incorporates local color and places. A boy placed in a seemingly impossible situation and how he handled it. No child should be in that situation but he adapted and grew. Very well written from a boy’s point of view. Truly loved it especially the ending.
'Coruscated Confabulations' is a collection of stories and experiences, most of which took place in prior decades. They are taken from or based upon real events, with a certain admixture of fictional embellishments.
The bulk of the collection is eight short stories that are set in yesteryear. The compilation is filled out with four entertaining fantasy pieces and three poems.
Pieces of Eight is an eclectic collection of eight imaginative novellas/short stories. Themes represented in the work are science fiction, paranormal, psychological drama, humor, murder/revenge and astrological fulfillment. Pieces of Eight is the com
