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One Year in Coal Harbour

One Year in Coal Harbour

Polly Horvath (Author) See More
CCBC Book Awards
FICTION
Social Themes
Friendship
Groundwood Books Ltd
4 - 7
9 - 12

Paperback
9781554981885
$14.95 CADAvailable
English
09/01/2012

Amazon Kindle [reflow]
9781554986408
$9.95 CADAvailable
English
08/08/2012

EPUB [reflow]
9781554983100
$14.95 CADAvailable
English
08/08/2012

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Description


Shortlisted for the CLA Book of the Year for Children Award and the IODE Violet Downey Book Award. Selected for the Bankstreet College of Education's Best Children’s Books of the Year 2013.

Readers rejoice -- Primrose Squarp is back! The wise and curious heroine of the Newbery Honor Book Everything on a Waffle is facing another adventure-filled year in Coal Harbour. Even though her parents, once lost at sea, are home, there's a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose -- and eager fans -- busy. There's Uncle Jack and Kate Bowzer, who may (or may not) be in love. There's Ked, a foster child, who becomes Primrose's friend. And there's the new development on the outskirts of town that threatens the Coal Harbour Primrose knows and treasures. Prolific and brilliant, Horvath has delivered a masterful sequel to a beloved novel, sure to please old fans and gain new ones.

Polly Horvath

Author Bio


Polly Horvath has won many awards for her children's books, including the National Book Award and the CLA Young Adult Book Award. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Visit Polly Horvath's website: http://www.pollyhorvath.com/

Prizes


  • Bolen Books Children's Book PrizeWinner 2013
  • TD Fan Choice AwardWinner 2013
  • Chocolate Lily Young Reader's AwardShort-listed 2013
  • TD Canadian Children's Literature AwardWinner 2013
  • CLA Book of the Year for Children AwardShort-listed 2013
  • IODE Violet Downey Book AwardShort-listed 2013
  • The Bankstreet College of Education's Best Books of the Year 2013Commended 2013

Review Quotes


Dashes of serious reflection on fear, love, and the unfairness that life doles out are seamlessly interwoven and add depth to the narrative....Excellent fun surrounds nuggets of wisdom, making for a great read or read-aloud to be enjoyed on multiple levels.  — School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Though the quirky (and highly memorable) characters and remote setting provide ample opportunities for humor, Horvath skillfully balances the story's light and dark moments, leaving readers with an ending both satisfying and honest.  — Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
Ever respectful of the capacity of her audience to comprehend the big words and concepts she deals in, the author delivers a gothic tragicomedy that is both a worthy sequel and as able as Primrose to stand on its own.  — Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW