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The Shadow Stream
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Reminiscent of The Outsiders and Watership Down, this riveting first novel of runaways and talking animals is sure to establish Kirk Lombard, a fishmonger by trade, as an exciting new voice.
Gabriel ("G" for short) is wasting away in the Abiddon County Juvenile Center when he's introduced to the Shongunk River by his dying uncle. The river valley-trash-heaped but chock-full of mysteries and fish-wins G over. But, as G has learned, good things can't last. The Shongunk is scheduled to be dammed by a local developer. In a matter of days, it will cease flowing, and everything that lives there will be as homeless as G. And "everything" encompasses the talkative and lively animals of the Shongunk: the trout, deer, bullheads, raccoons, possums, frogs, and birds dependent on the strained ecosystem.
Like G, the animals decide this is no time to accept their fate. A young trout is nominated to make a fateful journey up the Shongunk to inspire an uprising; a raccoon swears a violent oath against the humans; and a buck attempts to lead his dimwitted flock out of harm's way. Together with G, this determined group shows that good can win, and that there is power in all of us, even the smallest minnow.
Written with deep knowledge of rivers, fish, and the natural world as a whole and told with wit, sly asides, and great empathy, this is a revelatory, deeply moving read from cover to cover.
Gabriel ("G" for short) is wasting away in the Abiddon County Juvenile Center when he's introduced to the Shongunk River by his dying uncle. The river valley-trash-heaped but chock-full of mysteries and fish-wins G over. But, as G has learned, good things can't last. The Shongunk is scheduled to be dammed by a local developer. In a matter of days, it will cease flowing, and everything that lives there will be as homeless as G. And "everything" encompasses the talkative and lively animals of the Shongunk: the trout, deer, bullheads, raccoons, possums, frogs, and birds dependent on the strained ecosystem.
Like G, the animals decide this is no time to accept their fate. A young trout is nominated to make a fateful journey up the Shongunk to inspire an uprising; a raccoon swears a violent oath against the humans; and a buck attempts to lead his dimwitted flock out of harm's way. Together with G, this determined group shows that good can win, and that there is power in all of us, even the smallest minnow.
Written with deep knowledge of rivers, fish, and the natural world as a whole and told with wit, sly asides, and great empathy, this is a revelatory, deeply moving read from cover to cover.
Praise for The Shadow Stream
STARRED REVIEW! "At its heart, this is a story about a river and the people and creatures that surround it, exploring how our environment shapes, sustains, or wounds us, and ultimately helps us heal. ...A recommended purchase for middle grade and young adult collections. Especially suited for readers who enjoy nature-centered fiction, gritty coming-of-age stories, and novels that explore the resilience of people and the natural world."
School Library Journal
Kirk Lombard's The Shadow Stream is a book of great originality, a book like no other, propelled by brilliant storytelling and original thinking (and fish!) that will engage readers of all ages-a perfect family book.
The Shadow Stream is a book that will change your mind: brilliantly told, it is an odyssey and an oddity, a tale that defies expectations and redefines the notion of hero.
This ambitious 1997-set eco-fantasy from Lombard ... succeeds in offering an uplifting message about the interconnectedness of people, wildlife, and the landscapes they share.
Publishers Weekly
About the Authors
Kirk Lombard is an author, angler, sustainable fishmonger, and tuba player who once worked inside the juvenile rehabilitation system. His first book, the award-winning Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast, was described as "poetry" for fish by NPR. He lives in Half Moon Bay with his family, raising his children on herring and sea shanties. Parker Thornton is an artist, adventurer and creative nomad from Austin, Texas. He draws much of his inspiration from time spent observing nature, exploring wilderness areas and life on the road. As a multidisciplinary artist, Thornton uses photography, drawing, and painting to reveal the sacred in the subtle-inviting us to look deeper, listen closer, and remember our connection to Earth. Working primarily in graphite, he creates intricately detailed pieces that illuminate the complexity and quiet wonder of the natural world.
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