on May 23, 2016
School librarians and teachers, take note: this one's a keeper!
A young teen finds himself in a new culture when he moves
to Alaska. In order to blend in and be accepted by his native
Alaskan schoolmates, Will must first learn the skills and then
find the courage to overcome what seems the hostile Alaskan
environment. With the aid of his dog, Blackie, Will faces
frightening challenges in this coming of age story. The author,
Jonathan Thomas Stratman has captured the essence of the
youthful challenges of growing up. As a former educator,
librarian, teacher, and administrator, I highly recommend this fast paced story for its
universal themes that apply to all adolescents moving towards adulthood.
A young teen finds himself in a new culture when he moves
to Alaska. In order to blend in and be accepted by his native
Alaskan schoolmates, Will must first learn the skills and then
find the courage to overcome what seems the hostile Alaskan
environment. With the aid of his dog, Blackie, Will faces
frightening challenges in this coming of age story. The author,
Jonathan Thomas Stratman has captured the essence of the
youthful challenges of growing up. As a former educator,
librarian, teacher, and administrator, I highly recommend this fast paced story for its
universal themes that apply to all adolescents moving towards adulthood.
Exciting summer reading for someone special, Grade 5 through adult.
Great review! I agree—it's a can't-put-it-down read.
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