Holder, Nancy. Spirited.HOLDER, Nancy. Spirited. Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller. , Pulse. 257p. c2004. 0-689-87063-9. $5.99. JS This is a historical novel with the passion of the film The Last of the Mohicans (art inspiration to the author). It also includes an interpretation of Native American spirituality, with little people (faeries), interpretation of dreams, healing, and fantastical powers. Holder has written numerous works of supernatural fiction Supernatural fiction is a classification of literature used to describe fiction exploiting or requiring as plot devices or themes some contradictions of the commonplace natural world and materialist assumptions about it. , including many novels about Bully the Vampire Slayer. She knows well what appeals to YA readers. The main character, Isabella, is British, accompanying her father to Fort William Henry Fort William Henry, at the southern end of Lake George, NE N.Y.; built by the English in 1755. In 1757, during the last conflict of the French and Indian Wars, it was captured and destroyed by the French. Although French Gen. in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of the French and Indian War French and Indian War North American phase of a war between France and Britain to control colonial territory (1754–63). The war's more complex European phase was the Seven Years' War. . In the wilderness, the small party is attacked by Mohicans and Isabella and her father are taken hostage. Her father gets away and Isabella is wounded accidentally and nursed to health by the young shaman of the tribe, Wusamequin. These two come to realize their spiritual efforts together create a power that surpasses anything either has known separately. The young white woman and the Indian shaman are connected in some way, they slowly come to realize. Throughout, there is plenty of action as the raids occur, the war continues, and both Isabella (known now as Mahwah) and Wusamequin face hostility within their own cultures. A dramatic story that will thrill many readers. Claire Rosser, KLIATT |
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