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Conrad Richter - Author
This is a historical coming-of-age story about a boy caught between the family and community that raised him and the relatives to whom he is returned.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a historical coming-of-age story about a boy caught between the family and community that raised him and the relatives to whom he is returned.
The story involves a child taken hostage and separated from his original family, followed by a difficult return. These losses and family tensions may merit discussion.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter | Open Library
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