cover image SONG OF SAMPO LAKE

SONG OF SAMPO LAKE

William Durbin, . . Dell/Yearling, $5.50 (217pp) ISBN 978-0-440-22899-8

In the rural Minnesota of 1900, a 15-year-old boy labors in an iron mine, yearning as much for his father's approval as he does for the light of day. In a starred review, PW wrote, "The author illuminates the intersection of Finnish and Midwest frontier cultures, weaving in historical detail and a memorable supporting cast." Ages 10-up. (Feb.)