Fourmile

Watt Key

Sep 2012 · Sold by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

About this ebook

Twelve-year-old Foster knows in his gut that Dax Ganey, the man dating his widowed mother, is a bad seed. Then a mysterious stranger arrives at their Alabama farm, a former Army Ranger in Iraq rambling across the country, and Foster believes he has found an ally against Dax. The stranger proves a fascinating mentor, full of wisdom and secrets. And Dax soon has reason to resent not just him and Foster but also Foster's mother. A spurned Dax will be a dangerous enemy, but Foster is increasingly aware that the stranger is just as dangerous, if not more so.

From the author of one of the most highly acclaimed children's survival adventures of the last decade comes this tautly wound new novel reminiscent of classic westerns, about a boy caught in the middle of a clash that may turn out to be his own battle to fight.

This title has Common Core connections.

Ratings and reviews

My friend let me borrow this book. I read it cover to cover in 1 day because I could not put it down. It was an amazing book! Another need to read!

It was good, I had to read the last 40 pages cause I wanted to know if Foster's mom would marry Gary.

Well I really like this book but it cusses lol and im only 10 and it was in the 5th grade school lol

About the author

WATT KEY lives in southern Alabama with his family. Fourmile is his third book.