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May 16, 2012KileyP rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fauna was far outside my comfort zone of reading, but as it was selected for the short list (and was just announced as the final pick!) for Durham Region's Pass the Book, I gave it a try. (This version of the cover had also caught my eye on the shelf more than a couple times). Alissa York is a fantastic writer, and her style is understated while describing scenery and emotions in a real way that you connect with easily. Set in the Don Valley in Toronto, it's twice as fun when you're able to recognize landmarks and streets, and know you've come across the animals we meet throughout the narrative. It truly is a subconscious of that part of the city, and Alissa York captures it beautifully.