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The world is the imaginary Broad Oaks Golf Course in 2006. The protagonist, Pat—a 14 years old boy—initiates several projects to benefit the community and ultimately their unfortunate friend’s, Cliff, family. When Cliff’s father—an African American blue-collar worker—becomes one of the victims of a highway tanker’s explosion, he leaves behind a wife and two children living in the neighboring little town of Broad Oaks. The Holleys’ subsistence is precarious at best. Cliff’s best friend, Pat Queenan, and his sidekick Ingo, together with the school and neighborhood children, are ready to help. A short backstory—from the previous INGO books—introduces Ingo—a golden Cocker Spaniel with the magic gift of understanding human speech, adds magical realism elements, and provides the adventures’ whimsical aspect. The Broad Oaks Development is a firmly knit community on the Golf Course. At Pat’s request, his family and the warm-hearted Golf-Pro named Willie lead these activities. Lani, a young woman architect—and a new member of the Queenan family and the owner of Ingo—works with Willie, the children, and a benevolent contractor to make the children’s goal come true and to overcome some “golf cheating and honor issues,” with positive character molding results. Limited but in-depth golf ball hitting technics help boys qualify for the golf Varsity team at the end of the school year. The power of teamwork leads to the projects’ success, helps the Holleys start a new life, and motivates the widowed mother’s enthusiasm to develop a career. When a colossal storm puts the Clubhouse in jeopardy, Cliff pays back the community for all the goodwill they showed him and his family. The end of the book shows the fulfillment of a parental dream and the powerful message of friendship for life. This realistic fiction with the magic realism of 38,000 words has 15 chapters. This Upper Middle-Grade and younger YA (9-14) is also expected to resonate with Golf and dog lovers, regardless of age.
Reviews
Editor Jane de Roussan, Canada

·      Strong storyline and powerful and consistent theme about friendship

·      Solid action with several narrative arcs, ending with a satisfying denouement.

·      Boldly realized concept of neighbors coming together in a time of tragedy

·      Brilliant description of the game of golf and how technique matters.

·      Steady focus on reconstruction of Angus’ home

·      Highly detailed and relentlessly action-driven narrative

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