Rodman Philbrick's historical fiction book is a fun read with several colorful characters such as our main character, Homer P. Figg. He is on a quest to retrieve his older brother who was illegally sold into the Union Army by their money-hungry guardian. Homer has trouble sticking to the truth when giving his version of the situations he gets himself into along the way, but that only adds to the humor behind his many adventures. Other characters who add to the laugh-out-loud antics of an otherwise serious situation are Stink Mullins, Smelt, Mr. Webster B. Willow, and Professor Fleabottom. Even the wealthy Quaker gentleman, Jebediah Brewster provides plenty of comic relief when he provides shelter and hope for Homer. The snippets of Civil War history, The Underground Railroad, and prominent figures such as Abraham Lincon are presented throughout the book to give you a look into that historical time period. Will Homer find his brother, Harold, or will a kidnapping, playing "The Amazing Pig Boy", or an escape ride in a hot air balloon stop him from reuniting with him? Those events and many more will keep you on the edge of your seat, laughing and wondering what might happen next.
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