The Year the Swallows Came Early
Book Description
Eleanor "Groovy" Robinson loves cooking and plans to go to culinary school just as soon as she's old enough. But even Groovy's thoughtfully-planned menus won't fix the things that start to go wrong the year she turns eleven-suddenly, her father is in jail, her best friend's long-absent mother reappears, and the swallows that make their annual migration to her hometown arrive surprisingly... More
Book Information
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Binding | Kindle Edition (9 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 304 |
ISBN-10 | B001QIGZP4 |
Publication Date | 01/23/2009 |
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6/30/2009 Kelly Sonnack said: Love this. Well-written, awesome voice and a very touching story to boot.
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4/14/2009 Kathryn Fitzmaurice said:
Booklist Starred Review, February 2009)
-What all readers will appreciate are the beautiful portraits of the characters, young and old, and the way the story delicately weaves its seaside setting into the story. Groovy’s first-person narrative sensitively shows both her strength and her uncertai... more
2/11/2009 Donna St. Cyr said: Groovy's family and friends surround her with the love she needs to overcome life's obstacles. She's a great girl with a bright future.
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