Description
From the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a sweet and heartfelt story of a girl's unexpected friendship that changes her forever, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt
About the Author
Gillian McDunn is the author of Caterpillar Summer and The Queen Bee and Me. She has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina, and is a fan of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. She currently lives near Raleigh, NC, with her family. www.gillianmcdunn.com
Reviews
McDunn offers a warmhearted, nuanced look at a slightly lonely child. . . . genuine and engaging. . . . Heartfelt and appealing. * Kirkus Reviews *
An engaging, honest book--I love Cat, and you will, too! * Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE on CATERPILLAR SUMMER *
I could almost smell the ocean air as I read Gillian McDunn's Caterpillar Summer. What a beautiful story of family, forgiveness, life on an island, and growing up. * Kate Messner, author of BREAKOUT and THE SEVENTH WISH on CATERPILLAR SUMMER *
An engrossing, heartwarming, beautifully written debut about building and rebuilding family ties. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on CATERPILLAR SUMMER *
McDunn's poignant, gratifying debut about friendship and family encourages both empathy and hope. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on CATERPILLAR SUMMER *
Fans of the books Rules by Cynthia Lord and Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine will enjoy this well-written book about the struggles of a fractured family. * School Library Connection on CATERPILLAR SUMMER *
Readers will find Cat to be an admirable and fully credible heroine . . . and the idyllic island setting makes for a wistful summer escape. * BCCB on CATERPILLAR SUMMER *
A sweet summer story that middle grade readers will appreciate. * School Library Journal on CATERPILLAR SUMMER *
Book Information
ISBN 9781526640857
Author Gillian McDunn
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 198g