
Book
Ends/begins
David A. Robertson
Portage & Main Press · Paperback · December 8, 2010
Reading lane: Historical YA - Canada
In 1964, two brothers are torn from the warm and loving care of their grandparents, and taken to a residential school far from home.
At a Glance
Who It's For
Book Details
- Authors
- David A. Robertson
- Publisher
- Portage & Main Press
- Published
- December 8, 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Historical YA - Canada · Native American YA
- Reading lane
- Historical YA - Canada
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Publisher Categories
YA Coming-of-Age Comics
YA Historical Comics
Multigenerational YA Stories
About This Book
In 1964, two brothers are torn from the warm and loving care of their grandparents, and taken to a residential school far from home. James, assigned to manual work on the grounds, sees less and less of his younger brother, Thomas. When James discovers the anguish Thomas is living under, it leads to unspeakable tragedy. The pain and guilt that haunts James continues to affect his troubled son, Edwin. But a new understanding is dawning between them…
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