The Wind Eye, by Robert Westall

Retrieved from: The library (children's room)
(0688801145)

This is a kids’ book I picked up because it was in the library’s catalog under St. Cuthbert as a subject. It has lots of legends about him indeed. In fact, it’s a sort of time-travel-meets-problem-novel book, but in the best possible way, from the 70s. Holds up pretty well, actually, since the problems of step-parenting and blended families haven’t gone away, and neither have obnoxious adults viewed through the eyes of powerless children. Very interesting family, although I don't see particularly happy things in the future of the adults. The kids are remarkably well-adjusted but realistic.

A really good book, even if you aren’t interested in St. Cuthbert particularly (you may be once you finish!). Robert Westall is always a good read.