--- product_id: 6097549 title: "Hold Fast Paperback – August 1, 2013" brand: "kevin major" price: "87 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6097549-hold-fast-paperback-august-1-2013 store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Hold Fast Paperback – August 1, 2013 **Brand:** kevin major **Price:** 87 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hold Fast Paperback – August 1, 2013 by kevin major - **How much does it cost?** 87 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6097549-hold-fast-paperback-august-1-2013) ## Best For - kevin major enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kevin major brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Hold Fast Paperback – August 1, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Fuu-r7ElL.jpg) ![Hold Fast Paperback – August 1, 2013 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31P-qfO6LML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by B***B on Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015* Good book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic Portrayal of Teen Dealing with Grief *by N***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2011* When Hold Fast was first published in 1978 it was hailed as a landmark of young adult writing and established Kevin Major as one of the best Canadian writers of his generation. Only a month after Michael turns fourteen, his parents are killed in a car crash by a drunk driver. Michael grew up in an outport or a small coastal community, but moves to a city to live with his relatives. As one would expect, he is less than welcomed by his classmates. While it is also not a great surprise when he doesn't get along with his aunt or uncle, I enjoyed the budding friendship between Michael and his cousin. After enduring physical blows from his uncle, Michael decides it is time to hit the road and is joined by his cousin on a cross-island adventure. What I liked best about Hold Fast as a Newfoundlander is the colloquial writing style and the description of many familiar places. There is much to admire about Hold Fast. It shows the full impact that the death of parents would have on a teen (or anyone), with no punches held back. The portrayal of the contradictory emotions that teenagers feel while sorting through their moral values is also incredibly real. The character of Michael has been compared to Holden Caulfield and Huckleberry Finn, both of which seem valid to me. What I most liked is how Kevin Major achieved a delicate balance between in depicting the struggle of rebellious adolescents to make mature decisions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Draws you deeply into the story *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015* Major has a truly deft touch. The book is a bit slow to read because of the dialect in which it is written, but that gives you time to understand what's going on in the life of young Michael. Not much of it is good. This is the story of how he forges through difficulty to find a satisfactory life. The telling of the story is in some way so strong that the reader deeply feels his often strong emotions. I don't think this book is very well known outside of Canada, but it's one of the great books for young teens. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6097549-hold-fast-paperback-august-1-2013](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6097549-hold-fast-paperback-august-1-2013) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*