Read the whole reviewįiona Noble, The Bookseller "Ones to Watch". A gripping adventure story and a fascinating piece of historical fiction but you never, ever forget that it's the story of Samkad, a boy you believe could be your friend. Highly recommended. This is not only a gripping read, but a hugely important book too. A truly brilliant read for boys and girls of 10+. Beautifully crafted, this story draws on different spheres – political, social, spiritual and emotional – in the way of a true classic.
A Filipino boy on the verge of manhood in 1899 must face mortal enemies, colonial brutality and his own headstrong, immature self to help save his remote village from annihilation.
Terry Hong, Shelf Awareness/Smithsonian Book Dragon. A powerful, complex and fascinating coming-of-age novel. Well researched, convincing and written with respect, this is a book that takes the reader on a memorable journey and stays in the mind for a long time.Ĭosta Book Award Citation. At the same time very relatable characters and universal themes of coming of age and fear of the different make this a gripping historical adventure.
Powerful, often poetic writing immerses the reader in an authentic sense of a different time and culture and wonderfully evokes the physicality of a very different place.
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