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176 pp.
| Atheneum/Karl |
October, 1998 |
TradeISBN 0-689-82007-0$$16.00
(2)
YA
A grieving high school student becomes caught in a time warp while hitchhiking. Somewhere deep in Appalachia, Josh stumbles upon a group of Melungeons, described in acknowledged historical sources as mixed-blood Portuguese. The ambitious melding of history, fantasy, mystery, and psychology strains the tale, but the intriguing setting and dilemma will carry readers right through to the satisfying finish.
Reviewer: Margaret A. Bush
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 1998