5/13/2023 0 Comments The maestro by tim wynne jones![]() ![]() Winter alone is a formidable opponent, shivering with descriptions of cold, wind, snow and ice. Nate, however, is on his own in this world. ![]() Fans of The Maestro will be happy to learn the fate of Burl Crow, who has built a deep and trusting relationship with his son, Nate, and who has passed on many wilderness skills. The breakneck pace of the present weaves in cinematic flashbacks. Wynne-Jones has created another psychological thriller about a boy testing his own limits and coming to terms with his identity. Trapped by a blizzard and with no cell coverage, Nate faces disturbing memories of his friend and a family secret as he draws on his wilderness skills to survive both the weather and menacing escapees. ![]() He battles snow and intense cold to get to his family cabin, only to discover to his horror that escaped criminals have taken it over. But when his travelling companion bails, Nate takes off on his own, hoping against all odds to find his lost friend. Tormented by nightmares, 16-year-old Nate plans a winter trip to the wilderness lake where his friend, Dodge, disappeared in a boating accident. In an intergenerational sequel to the Governor General’s Literary Award-winning The Maestro, author Tim Wynne-Jones returns to the wilderness for another fast-paced, complex coming-of-age story. ![]()
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