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OverviewA cherished children's classic, this second edition of That Silent Summer is certain to delight a new generation of young readers. The book tells the story of Minnow, a city girl who spends her vacation at a log cabin with three wise and eccentric relatives. Through Aunt Anna's eyes, we witness a disgruntled Minnow becoming more compassionate, as we spend that poignant, engaging - and sometimes silent - summer on Birch Lake. That Silent Summer was first published by Scholastic Canada in 1999 and by Gramedia in Indonesia in 2008. This second edition was released by Granite Wings Inc. in 2021. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elaine Medline , Quin BrooksPublisher: Granite Wings Inc. Imprint: Granite Wings Inc. Edition: 2nd ed. Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.186kg ISBN: 9781777592202ISBN 10: 1777592208 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 29 July 2021 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""This is a thoughtful, sweet summer story. . . The beauties of the natural world and of family affection shine through the doom of development and loss, and human eccentricity is quietly celebrated."" A Guide to Canadian Children's Books "". . . quirky, engaging, lovely. . . Medline has the knack of sparking interest with oblique but loaded comments, giving perspective not just on the maturing Minnow, but also on the narrator herself, who learns and grows as much as Minnow over the course of the summer."" Toronto Star "". . . a compelling tale. . ."" Ottawa Citizen" This is a thoughtful, sweet summer story. . . The beauties of the natural world and of family affection shine through the doom of development and loss, and human eccentricity is quietly celebrated. A Guide to Canadian Children's Books . . . quirky, engaging, lovely. . . Medline has the knack of sparking interest with oblique but loaded comments, giving perspective not just on the maturing Minnow, but also on the narrator herself, who learns and grows as much as Minnow over the course of the summer. Toronto Star . . . a compelling tale. . . Ottawa Citizen Author InformationElaine Medline grew up in Toronto, Canada and now lives in the province of Québec with her husband and their dog named Zara. She has three wonderful adult children and three fantastic grandchildren. Her favorite hobbies are downhill skiing, swimming in lakes, and going on canoe trips. Elaine retired from her career in health care and is focused on her writing. Currently, she is co-creating a short screenplay and finishing her next children's novel. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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