This quest just got dangerous.
The mission was supposed to be fun—even funny—but things got serious quick. What follows is a daring journey with narrow escapes, attack dogs, deadly fires, and a friendship forged in shared peril.
Three young friends embark on an intrepid quest to retrieve a priceless treasure guarded by a menacing villain. But this is no fantasy. For Scott and his friends Tommy and Dooley, the danger is all too real. Unlikely heroes will emerge. Enemies will become allies. Powerful truths will be revealed.
Amid the abundant humor and action, The Found Boys explores deep themes of forgiveness and reconciliation.
—from the back cover
Set in the south during the mid-1970s, an era the KKK was still active (though in decline), this story speaks to the racial tension still felt between black & white communities and of the power of forgiveness. The writing style itself is light, even humorous, and appropriate for younger kids, but the theme may be more mature than some parents are comfortable with. Still, while some Klan activity is described, the story is not overly violent or scary.
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