A Fine White Dust

Zusatztext "Simply but beautifully written...a tale with enough suspense to hold readers till the end." -- Kirkus Reviews ! starred review Informationen zum Autor Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Klappentext How much do you have to give up to find yourself?When Pete first sets eyes 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 athiest! 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? Zusammenfassung How much do you have to give up to find yourself? When Pete first sets eyes 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 athiest! 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?

About the author

Cynthia Rylant

Product details

• Authors: Cynthia Rylant, Cynthia Rylant
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.12.2006
• EAN: 9781416927693
• ISBN: 978-1-4169-2769-3
• No. of pages: 106
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 203 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / General, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Relating to Christian people and groups, Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / General, Newbery Medal; suspense; friendship; faith; boy book