Ian Wallace has created a very beautiful book in which he explores the relationship between a young girl and a young widow. Merna was married to the owner of Gully's store. Located on the main street of a small town on the ocean shore, Gully's sells everything from shoes, to wax, to matches, to rain gear. A little girl, Mavis, would like to buy everything in the store. But when Merna's husband suddenly dies, she holds a wake in the store, then closes it down indefinitely. Mavis's parents speculate that Merna must have inherited a fortune. Mavis goes over to Merna's house to see if she can spot evidence of this fortune. But instead of finding money she finds a lifelong friendship. Finally after many years, Mavis and Merna re-open Gully's which has now become almost a museum of wonders. This touching, gentle story of loss and the healing power of friendship and life in a small town is Ian Wallace at his finest.

Book Information
ISBN 9780888996473
Author Ian Wallace
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Publisher Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Weight(grams) 439g