When We Were Saints
HarperCollins · Paperback · March 1, 2005
Archibald Caswell could never please his domineering granddaddy Silas.
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in journeys of faith and the search for home
- Themes
- Faith and spirituality, Belonging and home, Family conflict
- Genres
- Christian YA, Faith & Belief, 20th-Century US YA
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Archibald Caswell could never please his domineering granddaddy Silas. Now with Granddaddy gone, Archie finds himself lost, confused, and wondering what Granddaddy could possibly have meant by his dying words: “Young man, you are a saint!” Clare Simpson knows exactly what Silas meant.
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She convinces Archie to dedicate his life to God, give up his possessions, steal his granddaddy's truck, and head north to the Cloisters in New York, where she and Archie secretly live after museum hours. For Clare, the journey is a return to the only place where she has felt happy and loved. For Archie, the pilgrimage leads him to a closer relationship with God—and a burning desire for home.
Where it sits
| Christian YA | 43% |
|---|---|
| Faith & Belief | 32% |
| 20th-Century US YA | 27% |
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Publisher categories
- YA Stories About Boys & Men
- Religious YA
- Social Themes for Teens
- Bullying for Teens
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- Depression for Teens
- Friendship for Teens
- Teen Pregnancy
- Faith & Belief
- Authors
- Han Nolan
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 1, 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Faith and spirituality · Belonging and home · Family conflict
- Reading lane
- YA Stories About Boys & Men