The Dark Pond is by Joseph Bruchac. Armie is a half Shawnee, half Armenian teen sent to a boarding school in upstate New York, while his parents are away doing humanitarian work. Armie is drawn to a mysterious pool in the woods; he senses something evil its dark waters. Together with a Native American zoology student, Armie discovers the secret of The Dark Pond. Armie must find his place and come to terms with his mixed heritage. Bruchac's tale is a quick suspenseful fantasy read and will appeal to anyone who likes mystery or multi-cultural tales.
Ratings: 6th grade - 8 out of 10.
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