Hunter in the Dark

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Hunter in the Dark
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First US edition (Atheneum Books)
Author Monica Hughes
Language English
Genre Children's novel
PublisherClarke, Irwin & company (Toronto)
Publication date
1982
Publication place Canada
Media typePrint
Pages144 pp
ISBN 978-07-7201372-9
OCLC 15907501

Hunter in the Dark is a young adult novel by Monica Hughes, first published in 1982 [1] and has been the subject of school study. [2] [3] It is about a boy with leukemia who goes on a hunting expedition.

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Plot summary

Mike Rankin, an athletic teenager from a wealthy family, is eager to obtain his big game license to go deer hunting. After suddenly collapsing on the basketball court and being diagnosed with leukemia, he remains determined not to let this hinder his dream hunting trip. He embarks on a journey that forces him to confront the fears overwhelming his life.

Awards

Reception

"This sensitive and wise story above all excels in resonant dialogue." [7]

References

  1. ↑ hunter in the Dark. OCLC. OCLC   15907501.
  2. ↑ "English 9 Learning Guide 11: Independent Novel Study" (PDF). www.sd42.ca. School District 42 (Canada). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Hunter in the Dark Novel Study". www.edu.pe.ca. Prince Edward Island Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature". www.bookcentre.ca. The Canadian Children's Book Centre. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "Canadian Library Association | Past Winners". Cla.ca. 2005-04-19. Archived from the original on 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
  6. ↑ "ALA Best Books for Young Adults | Awards". LibraryThing. 2001-09-11. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
  7. ↑ Evans, Murray J. (1984). "Mice To Men" (PDF). Canadian Literature B.C. Writers/Reviews Issue (102): 63, 64. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
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