What is the author's style in Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls?

The well-crafted language of the novel is simple and accessible. The narrative portions of the novel are related in precise and simple prose that is engaging and compelling. Sentence structure is simple and straightforward, and word selection is appropriate. The language of the novel flows well, making the novel enjoyable to read. Dialogue in the novel includes vocabulary and structure appropriate to the period and the speaker.