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    Between Two Worlds, by Katherine Kirkpatrick | Book Review

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    BookBetween Two Worlds

    By Katherine Kirkpatrick

    Age Range: 14 and up

    Hardback: 304 pages

    Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books (April 8, 2014)

    ISBN: 978-0-385-74047-0

    What to expect: Historical Fiction, Inuits, Family, Culture, Exploration, Destiny

    Travel back in time to the year 1900, and place yourself in the shoes of sixteen-year-old Billy Bah, who lives in the unrelenting wintry land of northern Itta, Greenland. A proud and daring Inuit, Billy Bah is a source of pride, curiosity – and even contempt – to some of her people, for she has done something nearly no other Inuit has ever done: she has travelled to, and returned from, America.

    So when she sees the familiar sails of a ship returning to her homeland, Billy is happy to be of help to Robert E. Peary’s men once more. But while Billy is proud to be able to converse with the ship’s men, helping them survive the brutal conditions of her land while searching for the lost explorer, Peary, not all on-board, and off the ship, are delighted by Billy’s ability to live between two worlds. And when Billy is torn between family, cultural duties, and two loves, she herself is no longer sure of which world she lives in, and which destiny she should follow.

    Katherine Kirkpatrick deftly cracks open and explores the land, customs, food, and life of the Inuit’s in the 1900s, making the reader feel like a true explorer, discovering things for the first time through their own eyes. Between Two Worlds is a captivating read, rich in sensory details that really draw the reader into the story. It’s an endearing, brave and exciting tale of what it means to fight for family and destiny, while following your heart. Perfect for the adventurer in all of us, Between Two Worlds is a beautiful, historical read for young adults and beyond.

    Add this book to your collection: Between Two Worlds

    About the Author

    KATHERINE KIRKPATRICK is the author of many books, including Trouble’s Daughter and Keeping the Good Light. She lives in Seattle with her family.

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    Between Two Worlds, by Katherine Kirkpatrick, was reviewed by Charlie Kennedy. Follow along with our Young Adult Books category and Historical Fiction tag to discover more great books.

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    Charlie Kennedy

    A recent graduate from the MFA in Creative Writing program at the University of San Francisco, Charlie is working on her own first children's fantasy novel. Originally from England, Charlie grew up fascinated by the works of Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, and other European children's authors. Charlie pursued a career in journalism in both England and the UAE before returning to her true love of creative writing. When she's not writing or reading, Charlie can be found with her camera in tow, capturing the sights within her neighborhood and others, in her fair city of San Francisco.

    4 Comments

    1. Katherine Kirkpatrick on July 24, 2014 8:23 pm

      Thanks for the wonderful review!

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      • Charlie on July 24, 2014 9:09 pm

        You’re very welcome – thanks for a wonderful read!

        Reply
    2. Jamila on October 10, 2014 7:25 pm

      Spot on with this write-up, I truly believe that this website
      needs far more attention. I’ll probably be back again to see more, thanks
      for the information!

      Reply
      • Charlie on October 10, 2014 10:42 pm

        Thanks for the kind feedback on the review! Glad you enjoyed it.

        Best,

        Charlie.

        Reply
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