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Silent Words: A Novel

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3.1 out of 5
Based on 22 Ratings and 5 Reviews

Book Description

Set in northwestern Ontario in the 1960s, Silent Words tells the story of a young Native boy and his journey of self-discovery. Danny's life is a daily struggle for survival. He runs away from his violent and abusive home and, on his own, finds his way through a series of Native communities along the CN mainline. Various people take the boy in for a time, including a family with other children... More
Book Information
PublisherFifth House Publishers
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages250
ISBN-100920079938
ISBN-13978-0920079935
Publication Date09/15/1992
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About Ruby Slipperjack (Author) : Ruby Slipperjack is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Ruby Slipperjack include Little Voice (In the Same Boat Series, 4), Silent Words: A Novel.
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