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Nevers

Nevers

Sara Cassidy (Author) See More (6)
Joanna Haughton (Reader) See More
JUVENILE FICTION
Fairy Tales & Folklore | Historical | Girls & Women
General , Europe
Orca Book Publishers
4 - 7
9 - 12
AmazonIndigo
Digital Audiobook
9781459831100
$44.99 CADAvailable
English
04/13/2021
PDF [Fixed Format]
9781459821644
$8.99 CADAvailable
English
09/03/2019
EPUB [reflow]
9781459821651
$8.99 CADAvailable
English
09/03/2019
Paperback
9781459821637
$10.95 CADAvailable
English
09/03/2019
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Description

Resourceful fourteen-year-old Odette is on the move again, traveling as a stowaway on a cheese cart with her hapless mother, Anneline.

They are in Burgundy, France, in 1799, fleeing yet another calamity caused by Anneline (who is prone to killing people accidentally). At dawn they find themselves in a town called Nevers, which is filled with eccentric characters, including a man who obsessively smells hands, another who dreams of becoming a chicken and a donkey that keeps the town awake at night, braying about his narrow life. As Odette establishes a home in an abandoned guardhouse, she makes a friend in the relaxed Nicois and finds work as a midwife's assistant. She and Nicois uncover a mystery that may lead to riches and, more important for Odette, a sense of belonging.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Sara Cassidy Joanna Haughton

Author Bio

Sara Cassidy is a writer and editor. She is the author of 17 children’s books including Genius Jolene, winner of the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize, and Nevers, which was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Silver Birch Express Award, the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award, the Rocky Mountain Book Award and the Chocolate Lily Award. Sara also writes nonfiction and poetry for adults and works in communications for the BC Ministry of Health. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Joanna Haughton is an actor who was born in Miastko, Poland. She graduated from the University of Toronto with High Distinction. Joanna spent her early years in drama and dancing, and later began studying various styles of kung fu and tai chi, including several weapons. She loves to do her own stunts whenever possible. This has included combat and low and high falls. Fluent in both Polish and English, Joanna is currently based in Toronto. She can be seen in various Canadian and American television shows, as well as feature films and projects she has helped produce.

Prizes

  • Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the FantasticShort-listed 2020
  • City of Victoria Children’s Book PrizeShort-listed 2020
  • BC and Yukon Book Prizes - Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature PrizeShort-listed 2020
  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2020
  • Chocolate Lily Book AwardsShort-listed 2021
  • The Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) - Young People’s Literature TextNominated 2020
  • Hackmatack Children's Choice Book AwardShort-listed 2021
  • Rocky Mountain Book Award (RMBA)Short-listed 2021

Review Quotes

“This book is a quick, fast paced read that will keep the reader involved…Filled with a variety of characters that will be appealing to most readers.”  — Resource Links
“Unfolds with mystery and hilarity, building momentum in a way that will keep readers engaged to the end. Recommend to fans of Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale.”  — Booklist
"Nevers is a funny story, simply told, with a delightful heroine. It has been a long time since I've read such a convincing, relevant historical novel for children."  — CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Full of twists and turns...The book has an off-beat story line and will appeal to kids who like a quirky, unexpected read."  — Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition
“Beautiful in its writing style, almost poetic at times, this novel is characterized by the strength of the protagonist, the historical references which educate young readers about a monumentally influential period of French history and the clever resolution which will surprise all readers who do not read carefully.”  — Must Read Literature: K thru YA
"This brief sojourn in an alternative 18th-century France is an unexpectedly rich one."  — Kirkus Reviews
“Poignant, passionate and full of surprises.”  — Globe and Mail
"In Nevers, readers will be spellbound by the magic and mayhem of Odette and Anneline’s life in motion. Against a rich background of post-Revolutionary France, they’ll learn of perseverance, friendship and love in many forms. Cassidy is a master storyteller, and her fresh imagery and wordplay, along with a well-paced plot and a diverse cast of characters, are a real delight.”
“Readers will enjoy the quirky characters...While the pacing is quick, the story never feels rushed. A worthy addition to middle grade collections; give this to fans of Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale.”  — School Library Journal
“Nevers is a marvelous and magical book with an unforgettable heroine—prepare to be transported!”