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Fourmile - by  Watt Key (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Fourmile - by Watt Key (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Twelve-year-old Foster knows in his gut that Dax Ganey, the man dating his widowed mother, is a bad seed.
  • Young Hoosier Book Award (Middle Grades) 2015 4th Winner, South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Junior Book) 2014 4th Winner
  • 9-12 Years
  • 8.4" x 5.8" Hardcover
  • 240 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Family

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A mysterious stranger arrives at a boy's rundown Alabama farm home, just as adangerous situation is unfolding for the 12-year-old and his widowed mother.



Book Synopsis



Twelve-year-old Foster knows in his gut that Dax Ganey, the man dating his widowed mother, is a bad seed. Then a mysterious stranger arrives at their Alabama farm, a former Army Ranger in Iraq rambling across the country, and Foster believes he has found an ally against Dax. The stranger proves a fascinating mentor, full of wisdom and secrets. And Dax soon has reason to resent not just him and Foster but also Foster's mother. A spurned Dax will be a dangerous enemy, but Foster is increasingly aware that the stranger is just as dangerous, if not more so.

From the author of one of the most highly acclaimed children's survival adventures of the last decade comes this tautly wound new novel reminiscent of classic westerns, about a boy caught in the middle of a clash that may turn out to be his own battle to fight.

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Review Quotes




"Suspenseful and introspective..." --Publishers Weekly, starred

"[STARRED REVIEW!] Key has crafted another powerful, riveting coming-of-age tale . . . Foster's first-person voice is richly authentic as he gradually acquires the wisdom that will eventually lead him to a believable though heart-wrenching resolution to some of the crushing conflicts in his life. Confrontations between Dax and Gary are vivid and violent enough to disturb some readers, the violence expertly serving to define yet distinguish their characters. Deeply moving and fast-paced, this life-affirming effort is a worthy addition to the bookshelves of sturdy readers." --Kirkus Reviews

"Simultaneously poignant and suspenseful, the story will keep readers on the edge of their seats." --School Library Journal, starred review

"An original and satisfying coming-of-age tale." --Horn Book

"Written in the tradition of classics such as Old Yeller and Shiloh but with a decidedly contemporary setting and tone, this will appeal to a broad range of readers." --BCCB




About the Author



WATT KEY lives in southern Alabama with his family. Fourmile is his third book.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Family
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Theme: Parents
Format: Hardcover
Author: Watt Key
Language: English
Street Date: September 18, 2012
TCIN: 93301687
UPC: 9780374350956
Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-9168
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.8 inches width x 8.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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Q: What role does the mysterious stranger play?

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