Congratulations to Cindy Willis on BUCK FEVER Release!!

The bookjacket says, “Live and Let Live? Twelve-year-old Joey MacTagert’s dad wants his son to carry on the family tradition of hunting. But Joey has ‘buck fever’ –he can’t pull the trigger on a deer, and hates the idea of killing animals. He’s more interested in art and hockey, two activities that his dad barely acknowledges.

Joey’s dad wants him to use his special skill in tracking to hunt down the big buck that roams the woods near their home. Joey knows how to track Old Buck, but has kept secret from his father the reason he’s gained the deer’s trust. When trouble between his parents seems to escalate, Joey and his older sister, Philly, find themselves in the middle of tensions they don’t fully understand. Joey want to keep the peace, and if conquering his buck fever will do it, he has to try.

This powerful story about being true to oneself will resonate with readers who are inspired by stories about family, friendship, and our delicate relationship with the natural world.”

I’ve read this book, and though I’m scared to death of guns and have zero interest in hunting, I still loved it. The characterization is rich and true, and the climactic scene had my heart pounding.