Hox
Hox by Annemarie Allan is a 1st Paperback Edition published by Floris Books in 2007, featuring 192 pages in English. This book follows Robbie, who finds himself frustrated on a cold Saturday afternoon at the Institute for Animal Research due to his father’s job. A disturbing encounter in the animal house leads him on a perilous journey through the harsh landscape of a Highland winter, accompanied by two enigmatic traveling companions.
Readers will discover Robbie’s struggle as he navigates a hostile environment, grappling with the unraveling of his old life and confronting a shocking realization. This narrative is aimed at children aged 9 to 12 and explores themes relevant to young readers, such as resilience and self-discovery amidst challenging circumstances.
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Faced with a cold Saturday afternoon and being stuck at the Institute for Animal Research, Robbie is angry and frustrated at yet another weekend ruined by his father’s job. Then a disturbing encounter in the animal house thrusts him into a perilous journey through the stunning but inhospitable landscape of a Highland winter–alone, except for two enigmatic traveling companions.
Robbie’s world implodes as he tries to make sense of a hostile environment, his old life slowly unravels, and a shocking realization emerges.
Hox is winner of the Kelpies Prize for 2007.
(Ages 9-12)
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