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In a West Virginia forest in 1963, a group of children at summer camp enter a foreboding Eden and experience an unexpected rite of passage. Shelter""is an astonishing portrayal of an American loss of innocence as witnessed by a mysterious drifter named Parson, two young sisters, Lenny and Alma, and a feral boy called Buddy. Together they come to understand bravery and the importance of compassion.Phillips unearths a dangerous beauty in this primeval terrain and in the hearts of her characters. Lies, secrets, erotic initiations, and the bonds of love between friends, families, and generations are transformed in a leafy wilderness undiminished by societal rules and dilemmas. Cast in Phillips' stunning prose, with an unpredictable cast of characters and a shadowy, suspenseful narrative, "Shelter" is a an enduring achievement from one of the finest writers of our time.
| ISBN-13 | 9780395488904 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0395488907 |
| Weight | 1.32 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.50 x 1.25 x 9.50 In |
| List Price | $21.95 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 288 pages |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Published On | 1994-09-01 |
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