Sid Fleischman has a great gift for writing boy-man relationship/friendships, and his male main characters are always so funny, intriguing, & fascinating! Mr. Peacock-Hemlock-Jones appeared, though, I was hooked. The first chapter of this book had me rather uncertain. *I received a copy of this audiobook through the publisher from Audiobook Jukebox's Solid Gold Reviewer program in exchange for an honest review.*ĥ+ stars & 6/10 hearts. It'll be a quick read and has enough in it to keep the reader engaged from beginning to end. Overall, I think Jingo Django is an interesting, fast-paced adventure story.

He uses his normal voice and it works really well for the story. I sometimes avoid books with children in them, because a lot of narrators tend to make children's voices needlessly whiny, but Carroll doesn't do that. The narration is excellent: each character has its own voice and Charles Carroll really brought life and personality to all the different characters.

I really loved how Fleischman is able to show seedy characters while still retaining the charm of an old-fashioned adventure - and I love how Django is able to use his intelligence to outwit some of the less-than-honest characters. Django is really the only character that grows within the story, which is fine - but again, for those who like a complex story, not so great. The plot is a bit simplistic and doesn't cover much ground, which is why I wouldn't recommend it for a young adult audience. This story has both coming-of-age and adventure elements and would appeal to children/middle grade readers. With buried treasure, adventure, and unforgettable characters (with equally unforgettable names), this is a great story for young boys and girls.ĭjango goes on a quest expecting to find treasure and learns so much about himself and his abilities. Jingo Django is a fun adventure book that I could see kids loving - I definitely loved this sort of book when I was a kid, and even as an adult, I greatly enjoyed it.

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