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A loaded gun, stolen gold. And a menacing stranger. A taut frontier survivor story, set at the time of the Alaska gold rush.
In an isolated cabin, fourteen-year-old Sig is alone with a corpse: his father, who has fallen through the ice and frozen to death only hours earlier. Then comes a stranger claiming that Sig’s father owes him a share of a horde of stolen gold. Sig’s only protection is a loaded Colt revolver hidden in the cabin’s storeroom. The question is, will Sig use the gun, and why?
"Starred Review. Sedgwick lures his readers into deeper thinking while they savor this thrillingly told tale. Ages 12–up." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. A chilling, atmospheric story that will haunt readers with its descriptions of a desolate terrain and Sig's difficult decisions." - Kirkus Reviews
"A memorable tale, one that will appeal to fans of Gary Paulsen, Jack London, and even Cormac McCarthy." - The Horn Book
"Starred Review. Reluctant readers will be riveted by the suspense and the short chapters. ... A great addition to survival/adventure collections." - School Library Journal
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Marcus Sedgwick was born and raised in East Kent in the south-east of England.
His work was shortlisted for more than 30 awards, including five nominations for the Carnegie medal, two for the Edgar Allan Poe award and four for the Guardian children's fiction prize.
He was also the most noted author in the history of the Printz award, with one win and two honour books. He won the Branford Boase award for his debut novel, Floodland, and the Booktrust Teenage prize for My Swordhand Is Singing.
Marcus was Writer in Residence at Bath Spa University for three years, and reviewed for various national newspapers and magazines, and periodically teaches creative writing at Arvon and Ty Newydd. He also judged numerous books awards, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the ...
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