"Part quest, part rebirth, Heacox's debut novel spins a story of Alaska's Tlingit people and the land, an old man dying, and a young man learning to live." Kirkus Reviews (Starred). Winner: National Outdoor Book AwardOld Keb Wisting is somewhere around ninety-five years old (he lost count awhile ago) and in constant pain and thinks he wants to die. He also thinks he thinks too much. Part Norwegian and part Tlingit Native (“with some Filipino and Portuguese thrown in”), he’s the last living canoe carver in the village of Jinkaat, in Southeast Alaska. When his grandson, James, a promising basketball player, ruins his leg in a logging accident and tells his grandpa that he has nothing left to live for, Old Keb comes alive and finishes his last canoe, with help from his grandson. Together (with a few friends and a crazy but likeable dog named Steve) they embark on a great canoe journey. Suddenly all of Old Keb’s senses come into play, so clever and wise in how he reads the currents, tides, and storms. Nobody can find him. He and the others paddle deep into wild Alaska, but mostly into the human heart, in a story of adventure, love, and reconciliation. With its rogue’s gallery of colorful, endearing, small-town characters, this book stands as a wonderful blend of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and John Nichols’s The Milagro Beanfield War, with dashes of John Steinbeck thrown in.
Details e-book Jimmy Bluefeather
🗸 Author(s): Kim Heacox
🗸 Title: Jimmy Bluefeather
🗸 Rating : 4.7 from 5 stars (172 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Jimmy Bluefeather by Kim Heacox
Dive into an epic fantasy novel where heroes embark on a perilous quest to save their world from an ancient evil. The world-building is richly detailed, immersing readers in a realm of magic and adventure. With its unforgettable characters and breathtaking action scenes, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.
Explore the mysteries of the universe with this fascinating exploration of astronomy and cosmology. From the origins of the universe to the search for extraterrestrial life, the author takes readers on a journey through the cosmos, shedding light on some of the universe's most profound mysteries. With its accessible language and engaging narrative, this book is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the cosmos.
Dive into a gripping thriller that takes readers on a pulse-pounding journey through the criminal underworld. Set in a gritty urban landscape, the story follows a determined detective as he races against time to catch a ruthless serial killer. With its twisty plot and nail-biting suspense, this book is guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Related ebooks of Jimmy Bluefeather
Revive Your Heart: Putting Life in Perspective
Revive Your Heart is a call for spiritual renewal and an invitation to have a conversation with one of the world’s most recognizable voices on Islam, Nouman Ali Khan.This collection of essays is disarmingly simple, yet it challenges us to change. To revise our actions, our assumptions and our beliefs so we can be transformed from within, as well as externally.It aims to help modern Muslims maintain a spiritual connection with Allah and to address…
Research Methods for Public Administrators
Research Methods for Public Administrators introduces students to the methodological tools public administrators and policy analysts use to conduct research in the twenty-first century. Full of engaging examples and step-by-step instructions to illustrate common research methods and techniques, this book provides future administrators with an unshakeable foundation in model building, research design, and statistical applications. New to the Sixth Edition: Sections addressing recent developments in research methods, such as Big Data and Exploratory Data Analysis…
Kelly Thompson (Uncanny X-Men) and artist Veronica Fish (Spider-Woman, Archie) team-up to tell the story of Sabrina Spellman.Sabrina is a teen witch who's struggling with balancing the double life of high school and her burgeoning powers. Newly relocated to Greendale with her aunts Hilda and Zelda (also witches), Sabrina is trying to make the best of being the new girl in town which so far includes two intriguing love interests, an instant rivalry, a couple…
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate…
A Hard Place to Leave: Stories from a Restless Life Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America Blissful Masquerade: A Reverse Harem Erotic Romance (Ruthless Desires) DK Eyewitness Road Trips Great Britain (Travel Guide) The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 16: The Manga Companion (The Rising of the Shield Hero Series: Manga Companion) Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime The Adventurer’s Guide to Successful Escapes (The Adventurer’s Guide, 1) The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands (Rough Guides) Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children Nissan Rogue: 2008 thru 2020 All Models – Based on a complete teardown and rebuild (Haynes Repair Manual)
