Kathleen Fidler
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Date read: 28 - 31 August 2019
Length: 156 pages
Published: 1968
A young boy named Tenko comes to an island in a boat made from wood, carrying a bronze axe. He saves two children, Kali and Brockan, and is welcomed to the island by their father Birno. But not all are happy with this stranger and his weird tools. How will this matter be resolved?
This is a nice children's story. For me it had a message of stranger doesn't always mean danger. I know children have to be aware of the potential risk a stranger could bring, but that's not always the case. Here Tenko brings knowledge to the island, and while most accept his teachings, there are some who wish him gone, or worse.
I didn't like Korwen for this reason. He is against Tenko and will do anything to sabotage his relationships with his new family. Korwen is sneaky and untrustworthy, and just an all round unpleasant person.
I feel that Tenko is probably not as old as he seems in the novel. From reading you could think he was early twenties, but actually I think he's probably only mid teens, if that. It's hard to gauge his age, as he seems so mature, and he's obviously come to the island on his own, but he still needs the guidance of a parent.
It was a nice little read.
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Thanks,
The Wee Librocubicularist
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