false 420185 4 In a West Virginia forest in 1963, a group of children at summer camp enter a foreboding Eden and experience an unexpected rite of passage. <b>Shelter</b><i> </i>is an astonishing portrayal of an American loss of innocence as witnessed by a mysterious drifter named Parson, two young sisters, Lenny and Alma, and a feral boy called Buddy. Together they come to understand bravery and the importance of compassion.<br>Phillips unearths a dangerous beauty in this primeval terrain and in the hearts of her characters. Lies, secrets, erotic initiations, and the bonds of love between friends, families, and generations are transformed in a leafy wilderness undiminished by societal rules and dilemmas. Cast in Phillips&#8217; stunning prose, with an unpredictable cast of characters and a shadowy, suspenseful narrative, <i>Shelter</i> is a an enduring achievement from one of the finest writers of our time. 1196493 1994 Shelter: A Novel total:52|5:7|4:19|3:14|2:7|1:5| 52 172 91 11 4 0 false false Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 16:26:32 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 16:30:36 -0700 2009 more...]]> 1 0 false true Sun Aug 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 05 06:05:40 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 13 07:24:21 -0700 2009
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I'm ashamed to say that I didn't finish this one.

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