First published 1987
In the harsh American frontier, a young boy named Alvin grows up on the Hatrack River, learning the ways of the land and the people. But as he comes of age, he discovers an extraordinary power within himself - the ability to make things with his hands. As Alvin navigates the treacherous world of pioneers and settlers, he must confront violence, betrayal, and the constant threat of those who seek to exploit his talents. With his wits and his burgeoning skills, Alvin fights to carve out a place for himself and protect those he loves.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: United States
Period: Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Hardcover · SFBC