Robert and Jenna – the couple with everything. That is until they lose their only son, Bobby in a tragic drowning while on vacation in Alaska. Robert desperately wants to move on with their lives while Jenna is trapped in a constant state of despair as the accident happened while she was with Bobby. The stress proves too much for Jenna and she flees her marriage and life in Seattle to visit her grandmother’s hometown in Alaska which just happens to be located near the Thunder Bay Resort, the location of her son’s death.
Raven Stole the Moon follows Jenna’s journey in Alaska and Robert’s journey to find her. Jenna is mysteriously drawn to Alaska. She has a sense that there is something unfinished concerning her son’s death. Is it because his body was never found or is it guilt eating at her that she didn’t do everything she could to save him? While touring the town of Wrangell, she has what seems like supernatural encounters and the feeling that things are not what they appear. Jenna learns of the beliefs and legends of the Tlingits, the North American Indian tribe that was her grandmother’s, concerning the kushtaka, shape-shifting otter-like creatures that have been known to lure people to their deaths and transform them into a fellow kushtaka. Could this be what happened to her son? Is this why Jenna seems to be seeking out answers?
I really did enjoy my time spent with Raven Stole the Moon. There were elements of magic and mystery, shape-shifters and shamans, romance and a violence (nothing shocking). The characters are interesting and the dialogue between them really lends to the overall “feeling” of the book. The edition I read was actually a release of a new edition of the book which was originally published in 1998. In the afterword, author Garth Stein explains his relief that he felt he did not need to rewrite large parts of his original version including the lack of technology (pretty amazing a time without cell phones and the internet) and I am glad that he left things pretty much as is. I believe a story should be kept true to it’s original form.
I was very excited to have this opportunity to review this release (offered by Sarah from Terra Communications Book Marketing). As I am an Enzo fan – Enzo being the star of Mr. Stein’s extremely popular and wonderful The Art of Racing in the Rain – I was very curious to see how Mr. Stein’s first work compared. Both books featured very believable and realistic characters but I do believe the author’s writing has gained a better voice and has evolved. Raven Stole the Moon is an engaging book with a great appeal.
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Now for the giveaway! Sarah has generously offered one lucky reader the chance to win their own copy of Raven Stole the Moon.
- This giveaway will run from today (March 11, 2010) through midnight CST Friday (March 19, 2010).
- U.S. and Canadian residents only
- How to enter you ask – leave a comment.
- Want one more additional entry, please click on the Animal Rescue Site button in the footer and let me know in your comment
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11. Mar, 2010 at 4:39 pm #
I’ve seen this all over the place this week, and I’d love to read it!
Hi there, I’ve got this posted for you at Win a Book for you. No need to enter me.
This sounds like such a fabulous read! Count me in please!
I have read a bunch of reviews for this and every time I read one I want to read it more.
I was not interested in this book because of the cover until I read a review over at Ryan’s (Wordsmithonia) blog…and now your review. Now I really want to read it!
I clicked the Animal Rescue button. I keep meaning to add one of these to my blog. I need to get on that!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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12. Mar, 2010 at 7:00 am #
Oh, this sounds like one to curl up with a box of tissues close at hand. i love the paranormal overtures of it also so on my wishlist it goes.( glad mother’s day is coming soon)
I’ve been hearing alot about this one, count me in!
I would love to win this book!
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Please enter me. I’d love to read this.
I clicked on the animal rescue button!
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I’ve seen this all over the place! Thanks for the chance to win!!
I would love a chance to win!
xx,
E.J.
p.s. I clicked the animal site.
I’d love a chance for this book and I clicked the Animal rescue button. My click today bought .6 bowls of food.
I’d love a copy of this book- haven’t gotten a chance to read it yet! Thanks for the giveaway
Great giveaway: I LOVED The Art of Racing in the Rain!
I subscribed to The Animal Rescue Site and click every day! It’s awesome! I clicked.
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Would love to snag a copy of this book! Thanks!
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I’d love to win this book!
I clicked: I’ve been clicking daily for over a year on all the “Click To Give” sites and have their badges posted on my blog sidebar.
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The references to Native American culture makes this a must have for my classroom library.
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This sounds like an intriguing book. The author is new to me and I like the setting of Alaska. Thanks for the chance
I clicked to feed the kitties! Thanks for making it easy!
i would LOVE to read this one…thanks for the opportunity
Looks like a good one!
Bill
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Hope you’ll check out my book giveaway:
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Thank you for the giveaway. I’d love to read this.
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I clicked the kitty!
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I almost bought this today but controlled myself, so I’d love to win it here! Thanks for the chance
I am a huge animal lover and happily clicked on the animal rescue site
If you’re interested, I’m giving away The Book Thief, Benny and Shrimp, and Dear John on my blog (where you can see my dad’s darling dog Emma in my header
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Would enjoy reading this I do believe. Good giveaway.
Also clicked the link and discovered that just by clicking the button on their site sponsors donate towards food for animals…that’s wonderful and I had never heard of that before. Have bookmarked that site and will click their daily.
Please enter me in this giveaway!
I clicked on the Animal Rescue Site button.
I would like to be entered!
I clicked on the animal rescue site button!
I unfortunately cannot enter for this book, since I live in Europe, but the review SO made me want to read it. It reminds me of the movie “The Greatest”, where Pierce Brosnan is ready to move on from the death of his son, whilst the mother (Susan Sarandon) sees it as a sort of betrayal.
Great blog!