Something is terribly wrong with Junior Carter’s father. Stu, a veteran of four years of naval combat in WWII, has become increasingly erratic and violent, threatening the stability of the family. Eleven year-old Junior concludes it is his task to find and fix whatever has gone wrong.
In the forests, hills, and streams of post-war West Virginia the young boy finds the solace and strength necessary to continue as he comes to realize that despite his best efforts, things are rapidly spiraling out of control. Up Harvey’s Creek is a poignant tale of a time gone by and of a child’s attempt to make sense of the inexplicable.
Filled with pathos and humor, it is also a powerful commentary on the effect of what we now call the post-traumatic-stress syndrome.
Praise from Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews:
“Up Harvey’s Creek is a mesmerizing, absorbing story… I have never read anything like this, poignantly arresting, delightful in its humor… simply terrific. You’ll enjoy the brooding of the youngster caught in a dilemma. … “Up Harvey’s Creek” is an engrossing read that explores the theme of war and the effect it has on a simple family.”
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Up Harvey’s Creek
WWII is simply a heroic story to Stu Carter Junior, growing up in the hills of post-war West Virginia. For his father though, it is an inescapable nightmare that threatens to tear the family apart. Stu Jr. decides to take on the task of finding out what went wrong and fix it if he can. One reviewer commented on the book – “It moved me more than any book I’ve read since “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Winner of The Great Southeast Book Festival 2018 – Honorable Mention
$19.95
Karl Stewart 