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The Day the Rebels Came to Town
The year is 1920, and all of Mexico is at war with itself. Gangs of rebels roam the country, stealing money, food, and horses. Carlos is twenty-eight years old. He works in his father’s café. One day, a gang rides into Carlos’s village. When the gang leaves, they kidnap Carlos.
Weeks later, the rebels and Carlos ride into the town of Rosita. Suddenly, Carlos is forced to make a life or death decision. He does so, though in a way that surprises everyone.
Is Carlos a brave man or a coward? It is a question that takes him a lifetime to answer.
About the author:
Robert Hough knew he wanted to be a writer when he was still in high school. He is the author of three bestselling novels. His first book, The Final Confession of Mabel Stark, was translated into fifteen languages. Robert lives in Toronto with his wife and two daughters.
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I could really picture the...
I could really picture the characters and the dusty Mexican town. I don't normally like this kind of thing, but I really liked the way the main guy became the hero.
Talk about different. ...
Talk about different. Colourful descriptions that transported me to a dry windy Mexican city. Oh, and the ending is quite magical. This book surprised me.
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