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How much do you have to give up to find yourself?
When Pete first sets eyes the Man, he's convinced he's an ax murderer. But at the revival meeting, Pete discovers that the Man is actually a savior of souls, and Pete has been waiting all his life to be saved.
It's not something Pete's parents can understand. Certainly his best friend, Rufus, an avowed athiest, doesn't understand. But Pete knows he can't imagine life without the Man. So when the Man invites Pete to join him on his mission, how can Pete say no -- even if it means leaving behind everything he's ever loved?
When Pete first sets eyes the Man, he's convinced he's an ax murderer. But at the revival meeting, Pete discovers that the Man is actually a savior of souls, and Pete has been waiting all his life to be saved.
It's not something Pete's parents can understand. Certainly his best friend, Rufus, an avowed athiest, doesn't understand. But Pete knows he can't imagine life without the Man. So when the Man invites Pete to join him on his mission, how can Pete say no -- even if it means leaving behind everything he's ever loved?
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“Found this book in the school library I help at.
It’s 100 pages and just… interesting.”
Julie Griffith
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Tamara York
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“Newbery Challenge 120/412. I love Cynthia Rylant’s books, but I did not love this one. It follows a 12 year old boy who is super religious and is worried about the souls of his atheist best friend and his parents who don’t go to church. A revival comes to town and with it the hitchhiking loner Preacher Man. The protagonist falls in love (no other way to describe it) with the Preacher Man and makes plans to run away with him. Preacher Man doesn’t show up and takes a local girl with him instead. The boy’s best friend is there to pick up the pieces. I think this story is supposed to be about friendship. I like to think it’s also about not judging others’ belief systems. But I couldn’t get past the over-the-top evangelical main character and the super creepy Preacher Man. How is it okay to plot to run away with a 12 year old?!? Don’t recommend.”
Taryn
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About Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
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