The Year the Swallows Came Early
Book Description
"Expect the unexpected."
That's what Eleanor "Groovy" Robinson's horoscope says the morning everything begins to change. Suddenly, her father is in jail, her plans to attend culinary school when she grows up fall apart, and it feels like maybe nothing will ever be right again. But the swallows that return to her coastal town every year bring a message of hope with them that even... More
Book Information
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Binding | Paperback (9 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 304 |
ISBN-10 | B00BQ9KWPM |
Publication Date | 05/24/2011 |
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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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