A Far Country
A Far Country by Daniel Mason is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on March 18, 2008. This novel follows the journey of fourteen-year-old Isabel, who possesses the unique ability to “see farther.” As drought and war devastate her remote village, Isabel’s brother Isaias embarks on a perilous journey to a bustling city in the south, prompting Isabel to leave her home in search of him.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and resilience as Isabel navigates a vast, unnamed country. The story delves into her struggles and the challenges she faces while pursuing her brother, highlighting the impact of conflict and displacement. With 288 pages, this literary fiction work invites readers to engage with Isabel’s quest and the broader implications of her journey.
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From the bestselling author of The Piano Tuner, a stunning novel about a young girl’s journey through a vast, unnamed country in search of her brother.Fourteen-year-old Isabel was born in a remote village with the gift and curse of “seeing farther.” When drought and war grip the backlands, her brother Isaias joins a great exodus to a teeming city in the south. Soon Isabel must follow, forsaking the only home she’s ever known, her sole consolation the thought of being with her brother again.
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