Early reader praise for "A Thin Porridge"

“A Thin Porridge is a coming-of-age story as well as a cracking adventure. There is so much to like about it, with plenty of … twists and turns.” —D.G.

“This book is incredibly fascinating! I was hooked and it had me thinking about it (and) what would happen to Abeona, even when I wasn’t reading it. I have never heard a story like this, told in this time period, from a woman’s point of view. I loved this story. Thank-you for a wonderful adventure.” —Rachel

“[A] knack for imagery, scene-setting, and conveying dialect. This writing is rich. I can almost smell the pipe smoke and hear the accents. Historical fiction sometimes gets cumbersome when writers spend too much time trying to illustrate an authentic time period. (Benjamin) achieves it effortlessly. Some of these sentences are just jaw-dropping! The true testament for me is: Do I tense up when the situation is tense? Do I tear up when I'm meant to be saddened? And I must say, this book got to me.” —T.H.

“I like how the backstory is relayed in the form of Jon Browne’s journals.” —Sheila

“It brings a fresh perspective to an old idea and avoids cliché at the same time. The plot twists were unexpected. Everything is built into the flow of the story brilliantly. The descriptions are vivid and immerse the reader into the story in such a way that you are in the wilds of Africa with Abeona. It was a grand adventure for Abeona and … it was great to be part of that. The obvious love and dedication that went into the piece … shows in the writing and the accuracy to the era. There were times when I went and verified something because I wasn’t sure, and whatever I looked at would be spot on.” —Brandee

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