"Greene does a remarkable job of weaving local legend, historical
detail, humor and adventure together in this colorful tapestry...an
afterword details the basis for this rich, rollicking tale.--
"Booklist"
"Underneath the tale of the devil collecting his due lies a buoyant
story of friendship between two appealing characters: a young man,
Tom Cook, and a boy, Jesse...Soundly rooted in historical fact and
local legend, Greene successfully weaves historical fact and
fiction into an imaginative story. The bedeviled Tom is a wonderful
character, treating his misfortune with good-humored self-mockery
while demonstrating sincerity and respect in his friendship with
Jesse.--Stephanie Loer "The Boston Globe"
"Tom Cook is a complex and well-developed character, and the
descriptions of his home and humorous escapades are rich and
vivid....this is an amusing tale that begs to be read aloud and
will likely be enjoyed by younger readers who love legends and tall
tales."-- "School Library Journal"
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