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Reviewed on October 1, 2016 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–6—A fast-paced adventure tale with interesting characters and lots of plot twists. The story starts with Silo, an orphan who is one of the few in his island community who can read and write. He never knew his father, and his mother was killed in a terrible accident. At 10, Silo is the town historian, but he would like to leave his home and go to the big city. He's hoping to become an important Seer, one who can predict the future as well as see the past, for the government. The boy manages to impress the government agent who comes to to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

