It is a very heartwarming story, as the children in the book are reunited with both their parents in the US at the end, and I have listed it for ages 10 and up, because nothing too brutal or frightening happens in the book. She also had some good sources, as her parents and mother-in-law were some of those 14,000 children who came to the US to escape the extremism of Castro’s regime.
Author Gonzalez has found a good subject for her novel. The evacuation of children from Cuba to the United States in the early 1960’s is a not a very well-known subject, even to adults today. Once the reader has delved in a few pages, he or she will not put it down. The cover of a rather modern girl grasping a richly decorated dagger does not really convey what the book is about, but maybe that is the goal. It is a sequel to the novel Silver Phoenix, but one does not necessarily have to have read the previous book to enjoy the story. This book isn’t for every teen with the ancient Chinese setting and the supernatural elements, but for those who are interested in this kind of story, it has its rewards. She proves herself discerning and loyal when she fights for him, as he is tempted by ancient evil spirits. A dream tells her where he is, and she leaves home to find him and stow away on the ship that he has boarded. But she has an overwhelming sense of dread for her friend, Chen Yong, who has embarked on a long voyage to find his father. The heroine, Ai Ling, has visions and memories and sometimes it is not clear which is which. ISBNĪ combination of fantasy, romance, supernatural and ancient Chinese history, this book is very rich in images and adventure. Harper Collins Publishers, 2011, 362 pgs. Online donations/condolences are available at Cindy. Arrangements entrusted to the MALCOLM, DEAVITT & BINHAMMER FUNERAL HOME, Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Pembroke Public Library, where Mike was an enthusiastic patron for 40 years and an active volunteer in his retirement, would be appreciated.Ī celebration of life event will be held in Pembroke once it is safe to do so. Murray for their care of Mike as his health declined. Special thanks to Bayshore palliative nurses Sarah & Nick, oncologist Dr. Mike will be missed by brothers & sisters-in-law, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by brother and best friend Marty (Julie) and parents Martin & Margaret (nee Whelan). Caring father of Padraic (Michelle Chandler) and Claire (Rachel Smyth). Mike was Irish through and through, with an eloquent and often colourful gift of the gab, and always a twinkle in his eye.Ĭompanion and husband for 38 years of Janet (nee Lint). He was never without a good crime novel close at hand and spent as much time as possible at his beloved Buck Hill hunt camp when not maintaining the red pine plantation at the family home in Alice.
He made many long-time friendships over the years with colleagues during his career as a public servant in the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, Renfrew County Social Services and the Superior Court of Justice.Įver an outdoorsman, sportsman, rugby enthusiast and lumberjack, Mike was a family man first and foremost. Raised in Killaloe, Thunder Bay and Burlington, Mike's dream as a young adult was to return to his roots by moving back to the Ottawa Valley, which he did in 1980. It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Michael Patrick James Ryan who died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on at the age of 72 years.
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