Life is idyllic for four rural Indiana teenagers until one of them, Maggie, moves to New York City with her parents in this time-warp yarn set in 1926 and 1984. When Maggie's three friends hop a boxcar to visit her in New York, their journey takes a mystical turn, catapulting them to the year 1984 and, eventually, back again. On their return to 1926, they try to manipulate events in their favor, only to find that "time" is a fickle chronicler of events -- which wreaks havoc with their best intentions.
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When I read the synopsis for Maggie Again, I knew this was going to be a one-of-a-kind kind of book. And I was right! This book was an enjoyable and easy read. Great for reluctant readers. --Books Love Me
This is a great vacation book. I couldn't put it down. Five stars. --Age 30 -- A Year of Books
It had me hooked from the first page. --Blue Archipelago (LONDON)
I was intrigued by the premise and loved the idyllic setting. --Reader's Journal
What makes Maggie Again so amazing is the vivid pen with which it is drawn. --Errant Dreams Review
This is a great vacation book. I couldn't put it down. Five stars. --Age 30 -- A Year of Books
It had me hooked from the first page. --Blue Archipelago (LONDON)
I was intrigued by the premise and loved the idyllic setting. --Reader's Journal
What makes Maggie Again so amazing is the vivid pen with which it is drawn. --Errant Dreams Review
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This heart-warming love story sprouted largely from the author's youth on his grandfather's farm, and in the year he occupied an old brownstone house in New York's upper east side.
Maggie, the book's teen-aged protagonist, lived an idyllic life in rural Cobbler's Eddy, Indiana, until she moved with her parents to an old brownstone in New York City. There, despite her enduring optimism, her life began to unravel. But when she was 74 years old, and ready for retirement, the trend reversed itself giving Maggie a magical second chance.
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John D. Husband has been a counter Intelligence agent, newspaper reporter, creative staffer for a national advertising agency,Washington news bureau chief, and an entrepreneur. The single father of four grown children, he lives in suburban Washington DC.
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All I expected and more,
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I began reading Maggie Again with high expectations; they were met and exceeded. The story is intriguing, very well told, and kept my attention. The chapters are short, logically divided, and made it easy to read just a little more till the next stopping point (though I did have trouble putting it down and actually stopping). The setting is so well described that I felt as if I were there. And the characters are consistent and likeable - though I was surprised at how they would act or react to some situations, upon reflection I saw that it was what they would have done and I had simply come to know them even better. I strongly recommend Maggie Again to anyone who enjoys a great story, well-told, with developed characters in a vivid setting.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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A wonderful joyful read!!!,
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When I finished "Maggie Again" I had a smile on my face. I LOVED IT!!!! I was sorry for it to end--I miss Cobblers Eddy already. This story is one of the most joyful stories I have ever read. I must admit, as a fan of novels, I was a little sceptical, this being John Husband's first novel, and I wasn't expecting to rave about the book. But John's ears should have been burning all week. I told so many people about this wonderful book I was reading and said to them that the end better be as good as the whole story -- and, lo and behold, it was! When Maggie was trying to convince her dad about the circumstances of her life, I thought of the one thing Maggie could say to convince him and any other skeptics. And there it was in the end, her ace in the hole. I will miss Maggie, Tom, Gordie, and Alfie. And I would love to see Maggie's dad's face in 1929 when her "predictions" turn out to be true. He would feel that he really dodged a bullet, wouldn't he -- as well as never doubting Maggie again! Even thinking about this story makes me smile. I wish there were more books like this--one that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, a book that grabs your imagination.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One for the whole family!,
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This is delightful little story about three teen-age farm boys from Indiana who hop a freight train to visit their friend Maggie, who has moved to New York City. On their trip to the Big Apple inside an empty boxcar, Tom, Gordie and Alfie find themselves caught in a time warp that changes their lives. It's a tale of adventure, romance, and friendship; one of those rare books that the whole family will read and enjoy. Skillfully written by an experienced author who has a keen understanding of interpersonal relationships and first-hand experience of life both on the farm and in the big city. I liked the book so much that after reading, I ordered copies for my teen-age grandchildren
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