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Faraway Things

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From a bestselling author comes an evocative, classic-feeling adventure tale about a boy and his sword, and how giving away something precious leads to an even more important discovery.

Lucian's father called them faraway things, those mysterious objects orphaned upon the windswept shore, their stories long lost in the shroud of ocean fog. Lucian's discovery on the beach this particular day, though, is no ordinary faraway thing. It's a cutlass: strong, shiny, and powerful. As its history comes to light, Lucian faces a choice: cling to the sword he loves or accept a gift that shines farther, wider, and deeper than he could have ever dreamed.

Stunningly illustrated with evocative art by Kelly Murphy and written by award-winning and bestselling writer Dave Eggers, here is a profound and resonant tale about the reward of letting go.

Critics Review

"Lyrical, descriptive language allows Lucian's story to gently unfold... [a] beautiful story about adventure and honoring a father's memory, this is a noteworthy addition to elementary school libraries."—School Library Journal
"Using wide pictures rendered in muted tones set alongside sparse text, the reader is given a window into the life of Lucian....[t]his story presents a short, yet important journey of loss, growth, and empathy."—School Library Connection
Author Dave Eggers
Narrator William DeMeritt
Duration 12 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781549135781
Format Audiobook
Publisher Hachette Audio for Young Listeners
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First experiences and growing up, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Availability US

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