Paula K 's Reviews > The Fish That Climbed a Tree

What a whirlwind of a book! Kevin Ansbro’s The Fish That Climbed a Tree is an epic like no other.

This is the story of Henry Drummond and his fascinating life’s journey. At the age of ten, Henry’s parents, the Reverend Ulysses and his wife Florence, are murdered at their vicarage in London. His parents are good people, but beware, the young lad meets many unsavory characters along the way.

This is a tale about good vs. evil and Ansbro is a superb storyteller. This imaginative dark story has everything to offer from humor to frightening realism. This magical murder mystery tells it all about the evils of Planet Earth - bullying, violence, and racism only to name a few. But the good is also explored - friendship, kindness, and hope.

With clever wit, the author has written an unique novel full of twists and turns that had me laughing, but also sad. A very creative and engaging book. I loved the humorous characters and Ansbro’s very descriptive style of writing.

4 out of 5 stars