Arthur P. Snittles: The Magic Barrel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798890439338)

You just don't know what can happen when you have a magic barrel, but Arthur P. Snittles learns fast that it can be rewarding if used right. And if used wrong...well, he learns about that too.

Author J. A. Pasch brings us this heartfelt story about a boy who, in a week's time, realizes the importance of love and family. He learns what happened to his grandmother and why she is not around anymore. He learns about what kind of person his grandfather really is, too, but in the process of finding out the truth, he has to go to many places and meet all sorts of interesting people. Entertaining for people of all ages, Arthur P. Snittles will make you laugh and will make you cry. But in the end, you will realize that it's never too late to correct a mistake.

In Arthur P. Snittles: The Magic Barrel, Jeff Pasch created an amusing story of magic and adventure infused with short history lessons. The brilliant mix of history with fiction will surely keep young readers entertained while they journey along with Arthur through time.

--Brian K. Spychalla

Arthur P. Snittles: The Magic Barrel is a fascinating story. This story kept me glued to the pages to see what would happen next. It also made me feel I was part of the story. I was intrigued by the idea that it kept me in suspense.

--Kathy McGinnis

I read Jeff's book with great interest. He has combined adventure; positive relationships, especially between the children and their grandpa; moral values; and history in a great medium that can be enjoyed by children as they read it themselves or have a special person read it with them. I look forward to more exciting books from this author in the future.

--Kathy Kett