A Gift Most Rare

 

This is the most feel-good story of all feel-good stories.  Charlie is in the sixth grade, but he has a sensitive heart toward those who are hurting, especially the newly widowed Mr. Olsen and Viet Nam Vet, Parker.  When Skylar moves into town to work with Henry in the parks department, he recognizes Charlie's thoughtfulness and encourages Charlie in his endeavors.  Charlie is a typical sixth grade boy in all other aspects, with a group of friends who are all sports-minded like he is.  One of the boys in his group of friends is a bit of a loose cannon who is willing to step in and take credit for things he didn't do; at the same time, he races head-long into trouble while taunting the rest of the group to entice them into his trouble.  Skylar watches all of these shenanigans with a close eye.  

What the reader gets to understand is that Skylar is not exactly who he presents himself to be.  He is an angel in disguise, working inside and outside the hearts that are receptive to his help. 

There are characters the readers will absolutely love, a few they will absolutely dislike strongly, and a few that the readers will change their minds about.  Tom Leihbacher is a gifted author who has a great grasp of the work angels do in our world. A Gift Most Rare is an easy read that is compelling and entertaining.  Four Strong Stars.  I will be looking forward to reading more books by Tom.  

Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review.  All opinions expressed are solely my own.