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Dust By Arthur Slade

Dust by Arthur Slade
The novel Dust by Arthur Gregory Slade is an insightful read offering a "terrifying take on the psychology of fear". This novel was published in 2001 by Harper Collins Publishers Ltd in Toronto, Ontario and was printed and bound in the USA. Shortly after being published the novel was prestigiously awarded The Canada Council for the Arts Governor General's Literary Award. Arthur was also nominated for The Saskatchewan Book Award For Children's Literature. Kenneth Oppel says the novel is "Sensational!"

Book Summary
Dust is a story about the unusual goings on in the depression struck town of Horshoe, Saskatchewan. A young boy named Robert given the responsibility of accompanying his seven year old brother Matthew into town to grab a pack of gum. When Robert neglects his assigned brotherly duty Matthew vanishes. When Robert begins his search for his brother he begins to realize other strange things in the town such as frightened hens and their blood filled eggs, a broken jar that echoes the sound of a young girls voice as well as many other missing children Robert takes it upon himself to not only locate his brother but shed some light on the other mysterious activity around the town as well. He is alone in his endeavour to solve the perplexing worriment of his hometown because his parents seem to be oblivious to the odd activity in town. Finally after investigation Robert is lead to Abram Harsich and his charming butterfly, new to Horshoe, who has been busy astonishing the towns people with witchcraft, magic mirrors and entranced children and the promising of rain machine to the poverty-stricken town.

About the Author
Arthur Gregory Slade is a Canadian author (raised in Cypress Hills of south west Saskatchewan) who began his writing career while he was in high school and he now writes full time from his home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Arthur is the author of a series of young adult novels called Northern Frights (based on icelandic folk tales) as well as a multiple series of comic books and many other novels. www.ArthurSlade.com