Soonchild
Soonchild by Russell Hoban is a First Edition published by Candlewick Press on August 14, 2012. This 132-page book presents a unique narrative set in a cold northern landscape, where Sixteen-Face John, a shaman, embarks on a quest to help his wife bring their first child, the “soonchild,” into the world. As Soonchild remains stubbornly inside, John seeks the World Songs that inspire soonchildren to emerge, navigating a journey filled with transformation, conversations with animals and ancestors, and encounters with both demons and death.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and magic woven into the fabric of this story, which draws on elements of legends, myths, and fables. The narrative explores themes of family and the connection to one’s roots, as John also pursues a mysterious golden-eyed presence that ties to his past. Soonchild invites exploration of the interplay between nature and the mystical, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with the journey of bringing new life into the world.
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Two internationally acclaimed artists create a groundbreaking, genre-defying adventure to transcend time, place, and identity.
In the cold north where the white wind blows lives Sixteen-Face John, a shaman. His wife is expecting their first child — a “soonchild.” But Soonchild won’t come out! So John sets out to find the World Songs that inspire all soonchildren to leave the womb. Along the way, he must shift shape and size, converse with animals and ancestors, and face demons and death. But he also pursues an elusive golden-eyed presence that hints at a connection with his past. This breathtaking novel, as exciting as it is spooky, is a lyrical tribute to the forces of nature, magic, and family.
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