The New Policeman by Kate Thompson

A book I recently read is called the New Policeman by Kate Thompson. This book takes place in Ireland and is about a boy named J.J Liddy whose family has a suspicious past not even J.J knows about. His family is known for their music and the never solved case of his grandfather and the old priest of the village. J.J loves music and so does his family. His and his family’s connection with music seemed magical and unreal. Supposedly, fairies gave the gift of music to humans but no one believes that old tale, but do they? With times changing and him growing up, he wants to let go of his past and move forward. But time seems to be going too fast and there isn’t enough of it. Everyone knows there’s not enough time. His mom’s birthday wish is to buy some time. This book is about his usual attempt and journey to try to buy time. But in some strange way, his need to buy time will be accomplished by the new policeman.

-Janet Shin Period 4