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Daniel Quinn’s sequel to Ishmael follows a young student, Julie Gerchak, who answers the teacher’s advertisement for pupils eager to save the world. Despite Ishmael’s reservations about teaching a child, Julie’s determination convinces him to take her on as a student. The narrative contrasts the younger girl's approach with that of Ishmael’s first pupil, Alan Lomax, and portrays how Julie forges her own spiritual path. In the climax, Ishmael faces a pivotal decision that could affect the future of humanity.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction/Spiritual Fiction
Authors: Daniel Quinn
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