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The Keening
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Apr 01 2010
| Archive Date
Sep 01 2012
Description
Born into an artistic and eccentric family, Lyza laments that her only talent is carving letters into wood. That is, until the devastating loss of her mother to influenza during the pandemic of 1918. The illness has settled on their small coastal town in Maine, and the funeral marches pass Lyza’s house almost daily. When her unconventional father begins to prepare for the return of his dead wife, Lyza is the only one to protect him from being committed to the work farm. Awash with grief and longing for her mother, Lyza journeys into the thin territory that divides the living from the dead.
Relying on her courage, and an undiscovered talent, Lyza must save her father and find her own path. From the celebrated author of Worth, a powerful story of love that persists beyond the grave.
Born into an artistic and eccentric family, Lyza laments that her only talent is carving letters into wood. That is, until the devastating loss of her mother to influenza during the pandemic of 1918...
Description
Born into an artistic and eccentric family, Lyza laments that her only talent is carving letters into wood. That is, until the devastating loss of her mother to influenza during the pandemic of 1918. The illness has settled on their small coastal town in Maine, and the funeral marches pass Lyza’s house almost daily. When her unconventional father begins to prepare for the return of his dead wife, Lyza is the only one to protect him from being committed to the work farm. Awash with grief and longing for her mother, Lyza journeys into the thin territory that divides the living from the dead.
Relying on her courage, and an undiscovered talent, Lyza must save her father and find her own path. From the celebrated author of Worth, a powerful story of love that persists beyond the grave.
Advance Praise
“LaFaye explores the thin line between artistry and mental illness
and offers visions of dead spirits in darkly lyrical language that makes
for a powerful and unsettling book, best appreciated by older preteens
and teens.” —Publishers Weekly
“A dreamlike quality flows through this novel set during the influenza
pandemic of 1918. These poetic attributes also lend a timelessness; even
though the story takes place nearly a century ago, it feels easily
transferable to modern times.” —Booklist
“A delightful read. It is the story of a girl and the bond she shares
with her father. Read it—you won’t be disappointed.” —TeensReadToo.com
“LaFaye explores the thin line between artistry and mental illness and offers visions of dead spirits in darkly lyrical language that makes for a powerful and unsettling book, best appreciated by...
Advance Praise
“LaFaye explores the thin line between artistry and mental illness
and offers visions of dead spirits in darkly lyrical language that makes
for a powerful and unsettling book, best appreciated by older preteens
and teens.” —Publishers Weekly
“A dreamlike quality flows through this novel set during the influenza
pandemic of 1918. These poetic attributes also lend a timelessness; even
though the story takes place nearly a century ago, it feels easily
transferable to modern times.” —Booklist
“A delightful read. It is the story of a girl and the bond she shares
with her father. Read it—you won’t be disappointed.” —TeensReadToo.com
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Hardcover |
| ISBN |
9781571316929 |
| PRICE |
17.00
|
| PAGES |
224
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Hardcover |
| ISBN |
9781571316929 |
| PRICE |
17.00
|
| PAGES |
224
|
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