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182 pp.
| Farrar/Foster |
March, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-374-35057-4$$16.00
(2)
YA
After his mother and stepfather are killed in a flood, Andy runs away to live with his irresponsible dad in a squalid Halifax rooming house. They are joined by the Sheehogue--Irish fairies who occasionally pop in to stir up mischief or offer some assistance. This subtle element adds a touch of fantasy to a satisfying novel featuring well-developed characters who are never aware of the role the fairies play in their lives.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2002