The Healer of Harrow Point (Paperback)

Peter Walpole

ISBN 10: 1571741674 / ISBN 13: 9781571741677

Published by Hampton Roads Publishing Co, Charlottesville, VA, 2003

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Paperback. Thomas Singer is eleven years old. Soon, on his twelfth birthday, his father will present him with his first shotgun and take him on his first deer hunting trip. Thomas longed to go hunting all his young life, until the day he saw poachers shooting a deer, until the day he meet Emma. That day, as Thomas watched the wounded deer fall, something magical happened: a mysterious old woman suddenly rushed out from among the trees, laid her hands on the graceful animal, and somehow completely healed it. That day his life changed forever.With Emma's guidance, Thomas learns to heal and communicate with animals-forcing him to realize he could never kill one. Now his whole world is turned upside down. He loves his father and doesn't want to disappoint him; in his father's eyes, being a man is to go hunting with men. But his birthday is coming fast, and soon he will have to choose.In the tradition of Where the Red Fern Grows and Old Yeller, The Healer of Harrow Point is a classic coming-of-age story in which a young boy learns the beauty of life, the folly of violence, and the secrets of true friendship. Our "Young Spirit" line is dedicated to providing quality children's books that stimulate the intellect, teach valuable lessons, and help young spirits grow. We invite you to bring these wonderful books into the lives of the new readers you love, and give them the key to a whole new world. A classic coming-of-age story in which a young boy learns the value of life, the folly of violence, and the secrets of true friendship. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Healer of Harrow Point (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Co, Charlottesville, VA
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571741674
• ISBN 13: 9781571741677
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Thomas Singer is eleven years old. Soon, on his twelfth birthday, his father will present him with his first shotgun and take him on his first deer hunting trip. Thomas longed to go hunting all his young life, until the day he saw poachers shooting a deer, until the day he meet Emma.

That day, as Thomas watched the wounded deer fall, something magical happened: a mysterious old woman suddenly rushed out from among the trees, laid her hands on the graceful animal, and somehow completely healed it. That day his life changed forever.

With Emma's guidance, Thomas learns to heal and communicate with animals-forcing him to realize he could never kill one. Now his whole world is turned upside down. He loves his father and doesn't want to disappoint him; in his father's eyes, being a man is to go hunting with men. But his birthday is coming fast, and soon he will have to choose.

In the tradition of Where the Red Fern Grows and Old Yeller, The Healer of Harrow Point is a classic coming-of-age story in which a young boy learns the beauty of life, the folly of violence, and the secrets of true friendship.

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