Awards

• Commended for Newbery Medal (Children's) 1987
• Commended for Newbery Medal 1987

Overview

How much do you have to give up to find yourself? When Pete first sets eyes the Man, he's convinced he's an ax murderer. But at the revival meeting, Pete discovers that the Man is actually a savior of souls, and Pete has been waiting all his life to be saved. It's not something Pete's parents can understand. Certainly his best friend, Rufus, an avowed athiest, doesn't understand. But Pete knows he can't imagine life without the Man. So when the Man invites Pete to join him on his mission, how can Pete say no -- even if it means leaving behind everything he's ever loved?

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Reviews

Powerful. <p> -- New York Times Book Review

Poignant and perceptive. -- Booklist, starred review Powerful. New York Times Book Review Simply but beautifully written...a tale with enough suspense to hold readers till the end. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Simply but beautifully written...a tale with enough suspense to hold readers till the end. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Powerful. New York Times Book Review Poignant and perceptive. -- Booklist, starred review

Simply but beautifully written...a tale with enough suspense to hold readers till the end. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review

Simply but beautifully written...a tale with enough suspense to hold readers till the end. <p> -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Author Information

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including beloved series Henry and Mudge, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Oregon.

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