Lost in Yonkers Movie History & Criticism saved lives

saved lives

Over the millennia shamanic trance journeying has been used as a way of healing

But young Joseph Charnetski was bound by an ancient oath to protect the jewel at all costs

treasure-hunting clues

an afterword by Madeleine L'Engle's granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis that includes photographs and memorabilia

Lost in Yonkers Movie History & Criticism saved livesIt is New York, 1942. After the death of their mother, two young brothers are sent to stay with their formidable grandmother for the longest ten months of their lives. Grandmother Kurnitz is a one woman German fronta refugee and a widow who has steeled her heart against the world. Her coldness and intolerance have crippled her own children: the boys father has no self esteem; their Aunt Gert has an embarrassing speech impediment; their Uncle Louie is