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Synopsis
In the small town of Crane's View, New York, "a three-legged dog limps into the comfortable life of Police Chief Frannie McCabe and drops dead at his feet," and then "a mysterious, multicolored feather ... keeps insinuating itself into his past, present, and future."--Jacket.
Is The Wooden Sea appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This literary fantasy novel contains surreal, reality-bending elements with philosophical themes about time and identity. Contains mild adult language and minimal violence (animal death), but the abstract narrative structure and complex themes make it best suited for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include animal death.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy mind-bending stories that blur reality and fantasy will find this mysterious tale intriguing.