The Amazing Adventures of Aaron Broom..., A.E. Hotchner
The Amazing Adventures of Aaron Broom..., A.E. Hotchner
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The Amazing Adventures of Aaron Broom

Author: A.E. Hotchner

Narrator: Michael Crouch

Unabridged: 4 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/10/2018


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bam cooks the books on July 03, 2018

*3.5 stars rounded up. I would rank this heart-warming story as YA, suitable for ages twelve and up. Set in St Louis, Missouri during the Great Depression (probably 1933--the year when Prohibition was overturned by FDR), the story is told in first-person narrative by 12-year-old Aaron Broom. He is i......more

Goodreads review by Michele on April 01, 2020

I enjoyed reading about Aaron and his adventures trying to clear his father’s name. He was resourceful and the plot moved quickly. This is a great book to read when you don’t want to read about heavy things. Aaron is very optimistic and though his life is far from ideal he looks on the bright side o......more

Goodreads review by Glen on September 12, 2018

I won this book in a goodreads drawing. During the depression, a kid's father is mistakenly arrested for taking part in a jewel robbery. The kid has to go it alone, and try to get his father out of jail. He has a lot of adventures and manages to eke out a living in the big city. Pretty good.......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on December 18, 2017

Old school storytelling at its best. A heartwarming tale of a thirteen year old trying to free his father from jail during the depression. Authentic historical detail adds to the charm of this story. Perfect for the holidays.......more

Goodreads review by Kerry on February 14, 2018

Silly little tale that really didn’t suit my taste but I can’t deny it was charming and extremely well written.......more


Quotes

"A. E. Hotchner has created a wonderful, moving, action-packed novel. The Amazing Adventures of Aaron Broom will long remain a pillar of the American literary lexicon.  Distinguish yourself and buy it now!"
--Winston Groom, New York Times bestselling author of Forrest Gump

"Hotchner is always a wonderful read."
--Alec Baldwin, New York Times bestselling co-author (with Kurt Andersen) of You Can’t Spell America Without Me 

"Everyone who reads Hotchner’s new novel will find a kindred spirit in young Aaron Broom. Each scene is vivid and every character authentic, as only a master of fiction could make them. Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish."
--Stuart Woods, New York Times bestselling author of Shoot First

"Hotchner's storytelling is fast-paced, his feel for period detail sure-handed, his vision of humanity-facing-adversity persistently sunny, and his regard for the boy's resourcefulness contagious. A brisk, winsome caper."
--Kirkus

"Aaron’s efforts would make the Hardy Boys envious as . . . Aaron begins putting together the pieces of an intricate puzzle that will lead him to a court denouement reminiscent of Perry Mason . . . Hotchner has obviously lost none of his writer’s chops. With an appealing protagonist and a feel-good, slightly old-fashioned story, the venerable author’s latest is a diverting exercise in storytelling that is sure to delight his many fans."
--Booklist