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Gr 4–6—Haunting, ominous, and mesmerizing, this is a fantasy that captivates. Set in the English countryside, the story weaves medieval myths into a contemporary tale about war and its effects. Fifteen-year-old Ash Tyler is preparing for the annual Stag Chase. As he trains, he remembers all the times he ran this land with his father, and he wonders when his father will come home from war. When Ash's father finally returns, Ash cannot believe his eyes. His father is so ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Crowe taps into Welsh and British folklore in this story of two boys struggling with grief. Ash and Mark used to be best friends, but that was before Mark's bereaved, debt-laden father killed himself and Ash's father returned from military service with PTSD. Now, Ash is busy training for the Stag Chase, an annual race and ritual hunt in which he'll play the coveted part of the quarry, and Mark one of...Log In or Sign Up to Read More