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by Kimberly Willis Holt 13-year-old Isabel has been carrying a heavy load because sometimes her mother is too sad to care for the family. Too sad to notice her son nearly drowns. Too sad to smile at her youngest child. But when Isabel's mother commits suicide - the burden becomes more than any teen should carry. Set in Guam, Keeper of the Night is a fascinating glimpse at a different culture, and a clear look that pain is pain, no matter where you live. The style of storytelling here is unique as well - most chapters last only a page - as we see snapshots of Isabel, her family, her friends, and her life. Despite this, the book is rich in detail, making Guam come alive for the reader. Keeper of the Night is not a depressing book, despite the sadness of Isabel's situation because Holt never loses sight of hope. Even when the situation grows critical - we don't lose hope. I especially enjoyed this Reader's Circle format as the reader questions and the author interview at the back of the book added to the experience of mentally processing this wonderful book. Despite the fact that I cannot imagine reading this book without being moved, there is nothing melodramatic here, nothing depressing - just a sense of truth and, ultimately, a kind of joy. |
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Keeper of the Night