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ISBN-101598890662

ISBN-139781598890662

eBay Product ID (ePID)53955223

Product Key Features

Book TitleCurse of the Wendigo : an Agate and Buck Adventure

Number of Pages112 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAnimals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, Horror, Family / Siblings, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), People & Places / Canada / General

Publication Year2006

IllustratorGarvey, Brann, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorScott R. Welvaert

Book SeriesAn Agate and Buck Adventure Ser.

FormatLibrary Binding

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight0.5 Oz

Item Length7.5 in

Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2006-007684

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsGr 5 Up-Buck, 16, and his 10-year-old sister, Agate, set out to rescue their parents, who have disappeared into the 1898 Canadian wilderness. To make matters worse, they are pursued by the mysterious Wendigo, a mythical creature that feeds on human flesh. When they are aided by a group of Majictaw sworn to defeat the Wendigo and Coyote, the father of all evil, the siblings realize that their parents, and ultimately they themselves, are far more than they appear. This hi/lo book is brimming with engaging features: enticing cover art; an easy reading level; and a high-interest plot filled with curses, swordplay, and macabre adventures. Sketchy black-and-white illustrations add to the sinister mood. However, characterization takes a backseat to these features. The historical backdrop contributes little to the story and isn't mentioned past the initial chapters. In fact, the characters seem so modern that less savvy readers might miss the historical context altogether. Lots of end matter (discussion questions, writing prompts, and instructions for using Facthound) give the book an institutional look. While these elements may put off more advanced readers, reluctant readers will find it hard to resist Wendigo., Recommended for Upper Primary and older students. A gruesome story about the Wendigo, a creature found in the myths and legends of the Algonquin tribes of North America. The name comes from an old Algonquin word meaning 'evil spirit'or 'spirit that devours humans'! The story is set in the Canadian woods where Agate and Buck set out to find their parents who have disappeared. The children follow the map they found in their father's trunk and it led them to Fiddler, a man who claimed to know their parents well. During a meal in Fiddler's tent Buck tells them of the tracks with 'claws at the toes like a bear, or a wolf' p37. Fiddler becomes very excited at this news leads the children. Along the way they meet the beautiful Calandra who opens the Temple for them and they meet Igam the head of the Majictaw. Evil Coyote, living deep under the burial grounds, has the children's parents prisoners for he wants to use them to catch the children. Steeped in legend and mystery the story unfolds with chilling sadness. Once again the Glossary, Discussion Questions, Writing Prompts and Author Information are interesting and useful. Typeface and font allow for easier reading.

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromFifth Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Grade ToNinth Grade

Table Of ContentA voice in the wind -- Waiting -- "Where'd they go?" -- Claws in the sand -- Fiddler -- Coyote -- Attack at the river -- The Majictaw -- Flying -- The hidden temple -- Prisoners of coyote -- An old friend -- "This is where it ends" -- The final battle.

SynopsisAgate and Buck set out on a spine-tingling adventure through the haunted Canadian woods to track down their missing parents. An ancient curse is set in motion and soon the pair are being hunted, by a shape-shifting creature called the Wendigo., Agate and Buck set out on a spine-tingling adventure through the Canadian woods. An ancient curse follows them.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.W46888Cu 2007