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Far from Shore

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3.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
When first published in 1980, Far from Shore was hailed as unique and innovative. Author Kevin Major broke new ground in a young adult novel by using a multinarrative structure - five different voices - to tell the story of a troubled youth.

Fifteen-year-old Chris Slade lives in a small coastal community on the island of Newfoundland. Faced with instability on many sides, he searches for di... More
Book Information
PublisherGroundwood Books
BindingPaperback (12 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages250
ISBN-100888995687
ISBN-13978-0888995681
Publication Date02/25/2004
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About Kevin Major (Author) : Kevin Major is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Kevin Major include Aunt Olga's Christmas Postcards, Hold Fast, Far from Shore.
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