Books like Soonchild by Russell Hoban
In the cold north, when Sixteen-Face John, a shaman, learns that his first child, a soonchild, cannot hear the World Songs that inspire all newborns from their mother's wombs, he sets out on a quest that takes him through many lifetimes and many shape-shifts, as well as encounters with beasts, demons, and a mysterious benevolent owl spirit, Ukpika, who is linked to John's past. This supernatural tale is a must-read for fans of the paranormal and young adult fiction.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Russell Hoban
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