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Julia Mary Gibson, the Author of “The Copper Stone” has written an intriguing novel. The Genres for this novel are Fiction, Historical Fiction, with some Magic Realism and Folklore. This is a second copy of this book, with a forward from Sandy Boucher with the intent of sensitivity to sacred sites, and Native people. I viewed this book as possibly a way to protect the environment from abusing land, animals, and people from corporate industry looking to make a profit. This is also a coming of age book. In 1906, Violet Blake finds an unusual rock in the stream where her mother would make medicine. The stone is copper, but reflects pink and bright features. Violet believes that this stone is magical. She has had a difficult life. Both her mother and young brother have disappeared, and her heart-broken father has very little interest in anything. Violet has a manipulative and argumentative aunt, that constantly belittles her. She makes a friend with a girl who visits the land with her parents and her misbehaved brothers.
Violet tries to hide the rock, not sure how to get the power. Her aunt has her helping a photographer, who likes to take pictures of the natural habitat, and people. Unfortunately, bad luck seems to be occurring, and secrets and truths are revealed. I appreciate the author discusses the importance of the land, customs, culture and showing respect. The author also mentions the importance of family, friends, communication, honest, love and hope.
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