immersive setting in Northwest Washington state offers vivid, authentic landscapes for readers
exploration of survival and redemption provides a gripping, emotional journey for adult readers
layered coming-of-age story delves into personal growth and self-discovery
diverse characters, including an autistic young man, add depth and social insight
acclaimed literary awards recognize excellence in debut fiction
Summarized by Shop
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON STATE, 1985 For years, Harris Hayes has taught his daughter, Aggie, the ways of the northern woods, where she sketches nests of wild birds as an antidote to sadness. Then her depressed, unpredictable mother forbids her to climb the trees that give her sanctuary and comfort. Angry, ten-year-old Aggie accidentally light
Format
Paperback
Genre
Literature, Romance, Suspense
Language
English
Target Audience
Adults
Publisher
Large Publishers (Publisher not specified)
Award Winners
Kirkus Reviews Northwest Washington State 1985, Christianity Today Book Awards Award of Merit, Christian Bookseller Awards, Ippy Awards Gold, Christiana Award finalist, Nautilus Awards Silver, Foreword Indies Silver, Reader's Favorite Awards Silver Medalist, American Fiction Awards Literary Fiction, Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist, American Fiction Awards General Fiction, Christiana Award finalist, Christiana Award finalist Religious Fiction, Christiana Award finalist Cross Genre Fiction, Christiana Award finalist Inspirational Fiction, Christiana Award finalist Best Book Awards Silver Medalist, Christiana Award finalist General Adult Fiction, Christiana Award finalist Reader's Favorite Awards Silver Medalist