Hunter in the Dark
| Author | Monica Hughes |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Atheneum Books |
Publication date | 1982 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 144 pp |
| ISBN | 1-55005-056-7 |
| OCLC | 51581149 |
Hunter in the Dark is a young adult novel by Monica Hughes, first published in 1982. It is about a boy with leukemia who goes on a hunting expedition.
Plot summary
Mike Rankin is an athletic teenager from a wealthy family who is eager to obtain his big-game license to go deer hunting. When he suddenly collapses on the basketball court and is diagnosed with leukemia, he is determined not to be denied his dream hunting trip. He sets out on a journey which forces him to confront the fear which is overwhelming his life.
Awards
- 1983 - Canadian Library Associate, Young Adult Canadian Book Award[1]
- 1983 - American Library Association, Best Books for Young Adults [2]
References
- ↑ "Canadian Library Association | Past Winners". Cla.ca. 2005-04-19. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
- ↑ "ALA Best Books for Young Adults | Awards". LibraryThing. 2001-09-11. Retrieved 2013-10-19.