Books
by Brady Udall
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The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint |
Half-Apache child is run over by the mailman and left for dead. His quest to find the mailman and reassure him of his survival keeps Edgar going through small-town hospital, back-of-beyond reform school, non-functional Mormon foster family, the persistent attentions of an ambiguous 'protector' and more. Top marks for story-telling and writing (except for ubiquitous 'awhile' in place of 'a while'). An odd, engaging, funny, touching book.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 15 October 2002) |
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