Product Details
Aladdin, April 2000
Hardcover
ISBN-10: 068984087X
ISBN-13: 9780689840876
Ages: 10 - 14
Grades: 5 - 7
Awards and Nominations
- ALA Newbery Honor Book
- ALA Best Books For Young Adults
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- Booklist Best Of 80's
- Booklist Editors' Choice
- CBC/NCSS Notable Children's Book in Social Studies
- Notable Children's Trade Book Language (AR)
- School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
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Description
How much do you have to give up to find yourself?
When Pete first sets eyes on the Man, he's convinced he's an ax murderer. But at the revival meeting, Pete discovers that the Man is actually a savior of souls, and Pete has been waiting all his life to be saved.
It's not something Pete's parents can understand. Certainly his best friend, Rufus, an avowed atheist, doesn't understand. But Pete knows he can't imagine life without the Man. So when the Man invites Pete to join him on his mission, how can Pete say no-even if it means leaving behind everything he's ever loved?
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"Powerful."
New York Times Book Review
"Poignant and perceptive."
-- Booklist, starred review
"Simply but beautifully written...a tale with enough suspense to hold readers till the end."
-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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