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Synopsis
In Sawgamet, a north woods boomtown gone bust, the cold of winter breaks the glass of the schoolhouse thermometer, and the dangers of working in the cuts are overshadowed by the mysteries and magic lurking in the woods. Stephen, a pastor, is at home on the eve of his mother's funeral, thirty years after the mythic summer his grandfather returned to the town in search of his beloved but long-dead wife. And like his grandfather, Stephen is forced to confront the losses of his past.
Is Touch appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This literary fantasy explores grief, loss, and family mythology in a northern logging town with mysterious supernatural elements. The tone is melancholic and reflective with minimal violence and no sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of parent, and grief.
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Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy atmospheric stories about family secrets and mysterious woods will appreciate this haunting tale of a pastor confronting his past.