Circling Goes the Wind is a middle reader by William Hammett and published by Word Wrangler Publishing on January 31, 2015. It is Kindle Select title available in the Amazon Kindle store at the promotional price of $0.99.
Book Description: Ten-year-old Nathan Caulder thinks he might be going crazy. He can't remember his childhood, he hears voices when alone on the Nebraska prairie, and a mysterious woman he encounters on the road tells him that he will soon learn dark family secrets.
But there are clues that guide Nathan in his search to unravel these mysteries: a gypsy fortuneteller speaks to him in a trance while gazing into her crystal ball; he has a recurring dream of touching the winter moon; and his eccentric grandfather begins calling him Jake. Ultimately, the secret to Nathan's past lies in a steamer trunk in the attic, where the family retreats during one of Nebraska's worst natural disasters of the twentieth century.
Circling Goes the Wind is a book that speaks of magic, forgiveness, and the quiet inner voice that guides us when we strive to learn what is lasting and true in our lives. It is a coming-of-age story in which Nathan not only confronts his past but also encounters a power beyond human understanding that seeks to guide him towards a destiny enabling him to heal the wounds of others.
Middle Readers: Middle readers are part of the juvenile market in publishing, with a target audience of 8 to 12 years old. Some middle readers may be appropriate for slightly younger or older readers. In general, these books are more sophisticated than many realize, both in theme and prose style. Competent readers in this age group are able to handle more difficult syntax and are usually good readers. They are also voracious readers eager to learn more about the world they are discovering and can handle more sophisticated themes than those presented in the early grades. Middle reader themes show definite character development in stories about conflict and change.
The protagonists in middle reader fiction often question established values and interact with adults in a more mature fashion. Adult behavior and values are often questioned, and it is not uncommon for the young main characters to know more than their parents or teachers.
The subject matter of middle readers is wide open. The books may be humorous or serious, and many are tales of adventure, mystery, or exploration. Many are part of a series, such as the famous Hardy Boy series by Franklin W. Dixon. Middle readers are the perfect bridge to Young Adult and adult fiction. Some middle reader titles, such as Sarah, Plain and Tall, have become iconic and even made into motion pictures.
About the Author: William Hammett is the author of several novels for both the juvenile and adult markets. He is the author of the Young Adult novel Rimsky Rises as well as literary and genre fiction for adults. A former writing and literature teacher at high schools and universities, he is a freelance writer, editor, and ghostwriter. He is also the author of short fiction and poetry published in distinguished literary journals. Another middle reader is scheduled for publication by Word Wrangler Publishing in the summer of 2015.
