Summer of Courage
Book Description
"Mom called this my Summer of Courage. She said that when you need courage the most is when you realize what s happened in your life and you decide to get up the next morning anyway."
Ten-year-old Andy misses his dad, who died of cancer, and his best friend, Anthony, who moved away. Now this city boy is spending the summer at Grandma s farmhouse in rural upstate New York. Can ...
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"Mom called this my Summer of Courage. She said that when you need courage the most is when you realize what s happened in your life and you decide to get up the next morning anyway."
Ten-year-old Andy misses his dad, who died of cancer, and his best friend, Anthony, who moved away. Now this city boy is spending the summer at Grandma s farmhouse in rural upstate New York. Can he find the courage he needs?
In a summer filled with family, fishing, and friendship, Andy discovers what happens when you mix rotten apples with a little bit of faith.
"I closed my eyes and prayed for God to send me a sign. Any sign he was listening. He sent me perch, Mrs. Sackets, and crow s nest."
Includes crow's nest recipe, gin rummy rules, and discussion guide.
This story, originally published in hardcover as Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest, has won multiple awards, including Moonbeam Children s Book Awards Gold, Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver, IPPY Silver, Mom s Choice Awards Silver, Children s Crown Award Finalist, NAPPA Honors Book, Book of the Year Awards Finalist, Midwest Book Awards Finalist.
" ... an upbeat, positive story ... wise, hopeful ... with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts." -- School Library Journal
"An enjoyable adventure of discovery ... " -- Midwest Book Review
" ... compelling ... and woven with rich memories ... " -- Stories for Children Magazine
" ... very worthy book for any young reader ... characters are well defined and interesting. The book will capture the attention of both boys and girls." -- The American Author Association
"Written in gentle, lyrical language. Very refreshing." -- Kit Vaughan, librarian, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Virginia
" ... shows all the beauty of life through a ten year old s eyes ... A richly and simply told story." -- Ellie Maresch, teacher, Minnesota
"Kids will love Mrs. Sackets s yellow polka-dotted swim suit and penchant for poetry, learning how to milk a cow and make a clock from cow dung, counting to find the fish, and all the other wonderful treasures dappled throughout this memorable story." -- Glen Van Cise, pastor, Pennsylvania
" ... A simple tale that reinforces the importance of friends and family." -- Linda McCullough, library director, Carthage, New York
" ... addresses so nicely the real issues of loss and friendship through endearing characters and the magic of a lazy summer. It gives children a wonderful way to think about the changes in their lives and the role of their faith. A delightful read." -- Pauline Lucero Esquivel, children s counselor, New Mexico
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