Praise for Sheltered: When a Boy Becomes a Legend by Jacob Paul Patchen

"Sheltered: When a Boy Becomes a Legend by Jacob Paul Patchen is a timely, coming-of-age, adventure story featuring an ordinary boy caught up in extraordinary circumstances. A story full of action, nail-biting situations, and moral dilemmas, this is a memorable story that will resonate with both young people and adults." D. L. Smith for Kids Lit Book Café.

"Sheltered: When a Boy Becomes a Legend by Jacob Paul Patchen is a story that rallies your spirit and lifts your soul as the children left to defend our great country step forward to fight... This well-written novel has the suspense and action of a thriller, yet it leaves you hopeful when our children are put to the test."--Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite

"An original and compelling work of dystopian fiction."--SPR

"...a great book for teens that like science fiction and apocalyptic stories with non-stop action and drama. The ending was unexpected-in a good way-I just wasn't ready for the story to be over and hopefully there will be more to come."--Reader Views Kids

"This is a story about a boy's unbreakable spirit and indomitable courage in the face of an unimaginable situation and of the horror of war. As James and his comrades burrow deeper into the conflict, they discover the men they hope to become and forge a bond of brotherhood. Sheltered: When a Boy Becomes a Legend is a stunning story of strength, perseverance, and love."--Dave H., Authors Reading

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