Publisher's Synopsis
In the late 1960's, in the small community of Bethel, Alaska, a beaten teenager named Dove Alexie is in prison. One day, he mysteriously vanishes, and curiously, there is no mention of hi s arrival or departure on the prison records. Four young people in Bethel tell their stories, and the narrative circles around Dove - their unseen companion.
Told with humour and insight, Unseen Companion spins together four unique voices that capture the complexities of human existence and the search for one's place in the universe.
o Based on the author's own experiences living and doing social work in fourteen Alaskan bush villages, which left Orenstein uniquely qualified to write the kind of loss and hopelessness presented in this novel.
o An intriguing and layered narrative structure, unique voices, and a brilliant over-arching metaphor that sums up one's place in the universe make this a unique and resonant book that will stick with readers for years to come.
Ages 12 +
