Year the Swallows Came Early, The
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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 | Library Binding (9 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 288 |
ISBN-10 | 0061624993 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0061624995 |
Publication Date | 02/03/2009 |
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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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