![]() ![]() ![]() Read the whole reviewįiona Noble, The Bookseller "Ones to Watch". A gripping adventure story and a fascinating piece of historical fiction but you never, ever forget that it's the story of Samkad, a boy you believe could be your friend. Highly recommended. This is not only a gripping read, but a hugely important book too. A truly brilliant read for boys and girls of 10+. Beautifully crafted, this story draws on different spheres – political, social, spiritual and emotional – in the way of a true classic. A Filipino boy on the verge of manhood in 1899 must face mortal enemies, colonial brutality and his own headstrong, immature self to help save his remote village from annihilation. ![]() Terry Hong, Shelf Awareness/Smithsonian Book Dragon. A powerful, complex and fascinating coming-of-age novel. Well researched, convincing and written with respect, this is a book that takes the reader on a memorable journey and stays in the mind for a long time.Ĭosta Book Award Citation. At the same time very relatable characters and universal themes of coming of age and fear of the different make this a gripping historical adventure. Powerful, often poetic writing immerses the reader in an authentic sense of a different time and culture and wonderfully evokes the physicality of a very different place. ![]()
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