A Jamaican Coming of Age Adventure

A story reminiscent of Mark Twain’s classic

Miami, Florida – WEBWIRE – Friday, June 22, 2018

My book draws many parallels to Mark Twain’s classic, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. My fresh writing approach and familiarity with Jamaican culture renew the old story and make it unique. If Tom Sawyer grew up in Jamaica, his name would have been Todd Christian, the main character in my novel,” said Hudson.

We are revolving as human beings. Our lives change. All we can do when changes come is to change. This is the message of Judith Hudson’s book “Leaving Home.”

Hudson takes readers to a marvelous adventure in her home country, Jamaica. Her book is a true-to-life account of a twelve-year-old boy who struggles with growing pains. It chronicles the carefree days of youth and the often tumultuous transition into adulthood.

Todd Christian, the book’s protagonist, sometimes gets into trouble. Todd’s young life is filled with many adventures. His place of refuge is his beloved Rio Grande, where his friends Fritz, Jacob, and Malcolm often join him. The boys would often sail down the river on their raft, the U-Friendship. As Todd’s story unfolds, he discovers that his mother has a surprise for him. He does all that he can to spoil his mother’s plan.

“My book draws many parallels to Mark Twain’s classic, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. My fresh writing approach and familiarity with Jamaican culture renew the old story and make it unique. If Tom Sawyer grew up in Jamaica, his name would have been Todd Christian, the main character in my novel,” said Hudson.

The book was featured at the biggest book events in North America, BookExpo America and BookCon 2018 on May 31-Jun 3, 2018 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Leaving Home
Written by Judith Hudson
Paperback | $16.48
Hardcover | $27.97
Kindle | $3.99

Book copies are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online book retailers.

About the Author
Judith Hudson is a writer, journalist, teacher, and an award-winning poet. She has been writing since she was ten years old. Leaving Home is her first novel. She is currently working on her second book.