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Gr 4–6—Eleven-year-old Evan has a lot to learn about the Canadian wilderness as well as about his odd Aunt Meg with whom he finds himself spending the Christmas holidays. His undisciplined behavior precluded going with his mom to visit his sick grandmother, and his father is working in the diamond mines. A city child, Evan knows or cares little about the animals and backcountry that are the core of his aunt's life and work. She has even spent a few days in jail for assaulting a poacher and Evan thinks of her as an ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More