Gone From These Woods
"There is a lot of complexity in this coming-of-age novel. Sensitive younger readers will be drawn in by Daniel's story, which can be likened to a more emotional twin of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet."-Booklist
Gone From These Woods by Donny Bailey Seagraves is a children's middle-grade novel that appeals to readers of all ages. Set in rural North Georgia, this book tells the story of eleven-year-old Daniel Sartain, who accidentally shoots his beloved uncle while hunting in the woods. Daniel struggles with the fallout of his mistake and also faces the abuse of an alcoholic father. As Daniel learns to listen to the kind words from his uncle that replay in his mind and accepts help from a school guidance counselor, his story unfolds.