Summary
From the Newbery Award–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall comes a story about one brave girl who saves her family from losing everything.
Everyone in Lucy’s family sings. Opera. Rap. Lullabies. Everyone, except Lucy. Lucy can’t sing; her voice just won’t come out.
Just like singing, helping Aunt Frankie prepare for flooding season is a family tradition—even if Frankie doesn’t want the help. And this year, when the flood arrives, danger finds its …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781442460089 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1442460083 |
| Author: | Patricia MacLachlan |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Margaret K McElderry Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 234g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-99 |
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Critics Review
- “Quiet and tender, this is a story that audiences will wish took longer to read.”
* “MacLachlan again demonstrates a gift for combining an economy of prose with a bounty of emotion…. As befits a story in which words and music play such a central role, MacLachlan’s writing is melodic, poetic, and enchanting.” * Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Filled with little moments of quiet wisdom and gentle humor, Newbery winner MacLachlan’s story about family love soars.” * Kirkus, starred review *
“An inviting choice…” * Booklist
“Quiet and tender, this is a story that audiences will wish took longer to read.” * Bulletin, starred review *
Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan (1938–2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb’s Story; Edward’s Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.
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