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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2015 | Adult Books 4 Teens
On the slopes of Mt. Hood, OR, a young marten goes from birth to adolescence quickly, while Dave at 14 slowly becomes a young man. Sections of the novel alternate between the marten's and the human's lives. The wild animal is not anthropomorphized, although he is called Martin by the author. He is a fascinating creature of the woods whose survival becomes important as readers learn about him and his family. Dave and his younger sister, Maria, are treasured by their hardworking parents, who live a quiet, simple life...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
This story switches between two perspectives: that of David, a teenage boy, and Martin, a newly born marten. Both are making their way th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
