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Reviewer: Midwest Book Review (see more about me) from Oregon, WI USA
Superbly written by J.A. Louthain and illustrated by Andrea Eberbach, Tagger: Alone Along The Mystic River is an historical novel for young adults that is set in Connecticut in the early 1800s. Tagger is a young girl who is sold into servitude. She escapes to the Mystic River seeking to pursue an education and a new life. Tagger survives by catching and selling fish. Well researched, historically accurate, and with a strong message of independence and self-reliance, Tagger: Alone Along The Mystic River is engaging, rewarding, and highly recommended for young readers and enhanced with a charming, original music CD that comes packaged with the trade paperback book. Reviewer: Peggy

Roosa from Indianapolis, Indiana USA
What a wonderful book, and such a great inspiration for young people. Through Taggers' adventures you will learn that honesty, hard work and sharing, builds lifetime rewards and friendships. There is a big emphasis on the importance of an education. Tagger's different relationships with all of the characters in this book are heartwarming, some happy and some sad; which is all a part of growing up. The book brings Mystic River villages to life with its colorful descriptions. I bought this book for my 8 year old niece and she just loves it. She took it to her school and her teacher is reading small parts from a couple of the chapters to the class.

Reviewer: smarrero from Chicago
An adventurous and compelling story for people of all ages. The historical and geographical references were educational too. I highly recommend it; I read it in 1 sitting! Reviewer: Vickie Jordan from Carmel, IN United States
I first read the book to see if my granddaughters would like it. They are 12 and 9 years old. I really enjoyed the book myself. It is a story about courage, hope, victory; people caring about each other and the good guys win in the end. It is everything that makes America great. It has both the good parts of us and the bad parts. I never felt that I was being "preached" at but there was definitely a "lesson" being taught. I would like to know more about some of the other characters and hope J. A. Louthain writes more about the people in the story, the school teacher Mr. Jenson, Mary, Gina, the Fish Children. I feel like we get to know them a little but I would like to know them better. It is an enjoyable book for any age.

Reviewer: L Kesler from Indiana
"Tagger" allows a young person to see that being independent is a good thing! It shows how a young person can use their intelligence to help people and make friends. I really liked this booked and so did my 12 year old daughter. I would recommend it to anyone with children that enjoy adventures and light mystery.


Reviewer: Huey F. Anderson from Huntsville, Al. USA
I purchased this book for an eleven year old girl friend. Started to read it for suitability before I could make it a gift and couldn't put it down. It is a great story of courage and tenacity for overcoming adversity and will surely inspire young girls and boys alike. Must admit that I shed a tear at the end.

Reviewer: doubleD from Alexandria, Va
I bought this book for my grandchildren and they loved it. They read a chapter every night at bedtime and always wanted more. Share Tagger's adventure.

Reviewer: Evan Richards from Alexandria, VA, USA
I was glad to see a book that shows a female character with so much courage. What a great lesson for kids and adults! Tagger is a good role model. I loved the way the author wove the history of the Mystic River area into the story. Good job.