[The critically acclaimed novel Hold Fast] is set in Newfoundland where the author lives. The dialect of the main characters, the details of life in a small fishing village, the path of the runaways—all these factors place the story solidly there. This in itself makes the novel unusual, certainly attractive to Canadians and to others interested in Newfoundland.
The fact that the story is exciting and in every way appealing, particularly to teenagers, should cause it to be received by a very wide audience. It is a counterpoint to the numerous suburban-city stories about teens…. Being the new kid and different from everyone else is a theme to which many teens can relate….
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