Overview

Resourceful fourteen-year-old Odette is on the move again, traveling as a stowaway on a cheese cart with her hapless mother, Anneline. They are in Burgundy, France, in 1799, fleeing yet another calamity caused by Anneline (who is prone to killing people accidentally). At dawn they find themselves in a town called Nevers, which is filled with eccentric characters, including a man who obsessively smells hands, another who dreams of becoming a chicken and a donkey that keeps the town awake at night, braying about his narrow life. As Odette establishes a home in an abandoned guardhouse, she makes a friend in the relaxed Nicois and finds work as a midwife's assistant. She and Nicois uncover a mystery that may lead to riches and, more important for Odette, a sense of belonging. This accessible audiobook features alternate text descriptions of the cover.

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Beautiful in its writing style, almost poetic at times, this novel is characterized by the strength of the protagonist, the historical references which educate young readers about a monumentally influential period of French history and the clever resolution which will surprise all readers who do not read carefully. -- Must Read Literature: K thru YA Poignant, passionate and full of surprises. -- Globe and Mail This book is a quick, fast paced read that will keep the reader involved...Filled with a variety of characters that will be appealing to most readers. -- Resource Links Full of twists and turns...The book has an off-beat story line and will appeal to kids who like a quirky, unexpected read.-- Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition This brief sojourn in an alternative 18th-century France is an unexpectedly rich one.-- Kirkus Reviews Nevers is a funny story, simply told, with a delightful heroine. It has been a long time since I've read such a convincing, relevant historical novel for children.-- CM: Canadian Review of Materials Nevers is a marvelous and magical book with an unforgettable heroine--prepare to be transported! --Esta Spalding, author of the Fitzgerald-Trouts series Readers will enjoy the quirky characters...While the pacing is quick, the story never feels rushed. A worthy addition to middle grade collections; give this to fans of Adam Gidwitz's The Inquisitor's Tale. -- School Library Journal Unfolds with mystery and hilarity, building momentum in a way that will keep readers engaged to the end. Recommend to fans of Adam Gidwitz's The Inquisitor's Tale. -- Booklist In Nevers, readers will be spellbound by the magic and mayhem of Odette and Anneline's life in motion. Against a rich background of post-Revolutionary France, they'll learn of perseverance, friendship and love in many forms. Cassidy is a master storyteller, and her fresh imagery and wordplay, along with a well-paced plot and a diverse cast of characters, are a real delight. --Julie Paul, author of Meteorites and The Pull of the Moon

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Sara Cassidy is a journalist, editor and author of over 15 books for young readers. Her books have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Chocolate Lily Award for both Black Gold and Blackberry Juice, the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award for A Boy Named Queen and the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize, Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award and City of Victoria Children's Book Prize for Nevers. Her poetry and short fiction have been widely published. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Joanna Haughton is an actor who was born in Miastko, Poland. She graduated from the University of Toronto with High Distinction. Joanna spent her early years in drama and dancing, and later began studying various styles of kung fu and tai chi, including several weapons. She loves to do her own stunts whenever possible. This has included combat and low and high falls. Fluent in both Polish and English, Joanna is currently based in Toronto. She can be seen in various Canadian and American television shows, as well as feature films and projects she has helped produce.

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