Publish Date |
June 07, 2022 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories |
Price |
$10.99 |
ISBN: 9781534478602
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: June 07, 2022
Connecticut Book Award Winner* "This cathartic narrative nimbly explores love, grief, revival, and what makes a tale true."* “This is an outstanding book . . . a page turner. Disparate story lines weave a multidimensional tale that ties together perfectly. Trixy’s and her grandmother’s voices will remind readers of Louisiana from Kate DiCamillo’s Louisiana’s Way Home, echoing a similarly fearless, independent, and spunky attitude.”* "As the richly drawn characters, past and present, are introduced, their storylines and their lives become interwoven. . . Difficult topics and dramatic revelations are softened by the leisurely pace and the humorous interactions . . . Poignant and uplifting."Told in beautiful, dreamy prose accented with Southern drawls . . . The book imparts a gentle wisdom on friendship and family, grief and grace, but it shines in how it stresses the beauty and importance of stories, both spoken and silent. A gorgeous reminder of the power of stories to shape our worlds and each other."