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The Cave
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The Cave
by
Steve McGill
When World War I began, Arthur Pratt did what many other Americans did, joining a foreign army to fight while the United States was still trying to avoid entering the conflict. He was reportedly killed in action, though no body was ever recovered, and his surviving family had only letters and photos from the war to remember him by. Eighty years later, Arthur?s great-great-...more
Paperback, 188 pages
Published
February 13th 2009
by BookSurge Publishing
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The main character of Ian Pratt has a wonderful relationship with his grandfather, and his “Gramps” teaches him through phtotographs and stories about Ian’s great-great-grandfather who went missing in World War I. Ian also learns lessons in bravery as he sets out on his mission to discover the secrets of the cave. Because of my own interest in genealogy, I enjoyed Ian’s intense curiosity in his ancestry and the encouragement of his family in that interest.
The Cave is a wonderful, well-written s...more
The Cave is a wonderful, well-written s...more
Ian Pratt loves learning about World War I and is proud that his great-great-grandfather fought in that war, even if he did lose his life in it. He shares those memories with his great-grandfather who lives with his family. He is determined to be brave like his ancestor. He has two goals in his young life to prove his bravery. The first is to find out what is in the old Butterfield Ranch and the second is to actually go into “The Cave”. Many times he has ridden past it but has never had the cour...more
The Cave by Steve McGill is a little treasure. Combining the love of an extended family, history, overcoming one’s fears and a few ghosts, the story is thoughtful and compelling. I loved Ian and the courage he finds (after an other-worldly visit) to once and for all, enter the cave he has feared for so long. What happens to him is a mystery, one that he cannot explain to himself, let alone his family and friends. The relationship between Ian and his great-grandfather is lovingly described as he...more
Ian is a child who knows the importance of family. He adores his great grandfather and every moment spent together is a cherished one. Ian's favorite subject to discuss with his great grandfather is Arthur, his great-great-grandfather. Author had joined the British army and the family was told that he was dead, even though no body was presented.
Ian not only has a fascination with Arthur but also with a cave. He frequently visits where the cave is, but is too afraid to take a chance and step insi...more
Ian not only has a fascination with Arthur but also with a cave. He frequently visits where the cave is, but is too afraid to take a chance and step insi...more
Why I read this: The author asked me a while back to review his novel and it sounded like a great mix of history with paranormal elements. Definitely a book right up my alley.
Plot: I really like what was going on in this novel. The main character finds himself drawn to this creepy old house and a cave and what he finds there is both scary and interesting. Ghosts from WWI who grew up in the area haunt the cave and need closure before they can move on from the real world. What a fantastic blend of...more
Plot: I really like what was going on in this novel. The main character finds himself drawn to this creepy old house and a cave and what he finds there is both scary and interesting. Ghosts from WWI who grew up in the area haunt the cave and need closure before they can move on from the real world. What a fantastic blend of...more
Reviewed by Grandma Bev for TeensReadToo.com
Ian Pratt is fascinated by the tales of his great-great-grandfather and his World War I exploits as his great-grandfather tells him the story while they look at old photos. It seems that he was impatient with the U.S. delay in becoming involved with the war, and traveled to England to join the British army, but never came home again. He was listed as missing in action.
Ian and his dad set off to explore the old abandoned Butterfield ranch, and Ian's dad...more
Ian Pratt is fascinated by the tales of his great-great-grandfather and his World War I exploits as his great-grandfather tells him the story while they look at old photos. It seems that he was impatient with the U.S. delay in becoming involved with the war, and traveled to England to join the British army, but never came home again. He was listed as missing in action.
Ian and his dad set off to explore the old abandoned Butterfield ranch, and Ian's dad...more
Homer described Hades as have entrances from the world of the living through special caves. Odysseus goes into Hades to bring back a fallen member of his crew. For young Ian in The Cave by Steve McGill, he will experience a similar journey into a cave and into the past to learn about many MIA service men from WWI.
Starting with the first chapter and then peppered throughout the rest of the book are chapters set during WWI from the point of view of a soldier at the point of his death. They stand i...more
Starting with the first chapter and then peppered throughout the rest of the book are chapters set during WWI from the point of view of a soldier at the point of his death. They stand i...more
If you are looking for a gripping combination of horror, historical, and adventure, The Cave just may be the book for you. McGill creates an interesting and fast paced plot which keeps your attention. One of the most appealing aspects is the anti-war undertone. McGill takes a different approach by showing his readers realistic details of wartime deaths. These soldiers do not always die in a grand battle, but rather in everyday situations that serve no real purpose. While McGill highlights these...more
An interesting mix of our regional area and the supernatural. Just enough to make you think... hmmm...
Not all at jointed in writing style. Hard to understand. A big disappointment.
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Steve McGill has been a teacher for sixteen years, and holds advanced degrees in English and multilingual education. An avid reader, he counts Roald Dahl, Stephen King, and Maurice Sendak among his favorite storytellers. He and his wife of twenty-three years have one daughter and live in California.
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