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Reviewed on July 1, 1994
Gr 7-9 Set in a small Australian fishing village, this thought-provoking tale probes religious fascism and genocide. A priest (known as the Father) generally controls the behavior of the inhabitants of New Canaan, but Rachel and Sarah, both 15, are suspicious of him. Rachel is also dismayed by the unwanted attention of a boy known as the Angel. He insists in a bullying manner that she bel...Log In or Sign Up to Read More