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Title details for The Amazing Adventures of Aaron Broom by A.E. Hotchner - Available

The Amazing Adventures of Aaron Broom

A Novel

by A.E. Hotchner
Michael Crouch
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Twelve-year-old Aaron Broom is protecting his father’s car from repossession when he witnesses a jewelry store robbery gone wrong. To Aaron’s shock, his father, a struggling salesman in the wrong place at the wrong time, is fingered as the prime suspect in the murder. Aaron—precocious, plucky, not a little naïve—must seek out gangsters, diamond dealers, bootleggers, and street kids in order to prove his father’s innocence.
In his search for justice, Aaron draws upon the resources of a world-weary paperboy, an aspiring teen journalist, and a kindly lawyer. As they dig into the details of the case, these unconventional detectives reveal a cover-up that goes much deeper than a jewelry-store heist gone sour. Through it all, Aaron’s optimism and resourcefulness shine through. Hotchner’s latest is a rollicking ride through St. Louis at its lowest, as seen through the eyes of his most lovable narrator to date.

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  • Release date

    July 10, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780525632702
      • File size: 137250 KB
      • Duration: 04:45:56

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      A novel told from the point of view of a 12-year-old boy can be a challenge for even the most talented narrator, but Michael Crouch thrives in the role. Set in Depression-era St. Louis, this charming--if a bit hokey--story draws on scenes from Hotchner's own childhood. (The author turned 101 this year.) After his father is wrongfully arrested for a murder during a jewelry store heist, young Aaron sets about trying to prove his innocence. The plot strains credulity and has the feel of a young adult detective novel, but it's good, clean fun. And it's made more entertaining by Crouch, who captures Aaron's youthful energy and rounds out the colorful cast with a subtle palette of accents and voices. D.B. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

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