The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester

Owen seems like a typical boy, but he's kind of a jerk. Viola is his archenemy, a "know-it-all" who's smart enough to research the information Owen needs in his endeavors. Yet he behaves like a jerk, rather than befriending her... 🙄 Well into the book, Owen goes to a Bible study, which he "hates. " A......more

Reviewed by Rusty Key Writer: Jordan B. Nielsen Recommended for: Boys and Girls, ages 7 to 10. The story features a male protagonist and the sort of rambunctious summer fun that will likely be particularly relatable for boys, but a strong female character and a lack of gross-out jokes will keep girls......more

A fun story, though I could have done without the bashing of the Christian faith.......more

Barbara O'Connor must have grown up in the south, because she sure writes with an old-fashioned, down-home feel. Owen's father lost his job so his family had to move across town to live with his grandfather. Owen says there are three good things and three bad things about that situation. The three g......more

Owen Jester is the main character of the story. He lives in Georgia and spends most of his summer with his two close friends. The three friends try to avoid the annoying girl next door, who is nosy and thinks she knows everything. At the same time, they are tempted to secretly explore the cause of a......more