Journey Home, The
- Publisher
- Breakwater Books Ltd.
- Initial publish date
- Dec 2003
- Category
- Cats
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894294676
- Publish Date
- Dec 2003
- List Price
- $12.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 13 to 18
- Grade: 8 to 12
Description
For the first time since the death of his parents, David finds a close relationship and discovers a sense of purpose and pride. However, one fateful night when he and Silas are investigating a signal from a mysterious ship, a terrifying event threatens his newfound happiness. David proves his courage - only to find out that he must pay for his freedom.
About the author
Michael J. McCarthy was born in St. Jacques, Fortune Bay, moving to Terrenceville at the age of five, where he attended school until grade eleven. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Ottawa, graduating with an MA. in Literature. He taught in a number of communities until his retirement in 1986. Michael McCarthy is the author of three novels and a history book. He is the co-author of several more books and has written for several magazines, as well as for radio and television. He was married to the former Ann Hamlyn, and they had two children: Michael and Karen Michael J. McCarthy passed away on October 28, 2005.
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