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On a summer visit to her grandmother's cottage by the ocean, twelve-year-old Martha Boyle gains perspective on the death of a classmate, on her relationship with her grandmother, on her feelings for an older boy, and on her plans to be a writer.
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“The ever versatile Kevin Henkes dazzles with this spare yet profoundly touching coming-of-age novel.” (Family Fun Magazine)
“An eloquent journey into adolescence.” (Florida Times-Union)
“Few girls will fail to recognize themselves in Martha.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))
“Martha Boyle is one of the memorable 12–year–old girls of fiction, smart, confused, compassionate.” (KLIATT (starred review))
“With his usual sensitivity and insight, Henkes explores key issues of adolescence.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))
“Lyrically written.” (Seattle Times)
“Rich characterizations move this compelling novel to its satisfying and emotionally authentic conclusion.” (School Library Journal (starred review))
“Henkes’s story is subtle and satisfyingly untidy. Grabs you right from the start.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))
“With beautifully defined characters, events, and emotions that will tug at your heart, this novel is flawless.” (Daily Item)
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“An eloquent journey into adolescence.” (Florida Times-Union)
“Few girls will fail to recognize themselves in Martha.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))
“Martha Boyle is one of the memorable 12–year–old girls of fiction, smart, confused, compassionate.” (KLIATT (starred review))
“With his usual sensitivity and insight, Henkes explores key issues of adolescence.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))
“Lyrically written.” (Seattle Times)
“Rich characterizations move this compelling novel to its satisfying and emotionally authentic conclusion.” (School Library Journal (starred review))
“Henkes’s story is subtle and satisfyingly untidy. Grabs you right from the start.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))
“With beautifully defined characters, events, and emotions that will tug at your heart, this novel is flawless.” (Daily Item)
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com
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- EditoreHarperCollins
- Data di pubblicazione2003
- ISBN 10 006053544X
- ISBN 13 9780060535445
- RilegaturaRilegatura all'americana
- Numero di pagine217
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