About the Book
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 Harbor.
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 Harbor Primrose knows and treasures.
From National Book Award winning author Polly Horvath comes a masterful sequel to a beloved novel, sure to please old fans and gain new ones.
A perfect charmer . Hilarious and touching. "The Boston Globe"
Nobody does middle grade like Horvath. "The Horn Book Magazine" "From the Hardcover edition.""
About the Author :
POLLY HORVATH is one of the most highly acclaimed authors writing today. Her books include "The Canning Season" (National Book Award winner and a YA Canadian Book of the Year), "Everything on a Waffle" (Newbery Honor Book), "The Trolls" (National Book Award finalist), "My One Hundred Adventures" (a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors' Choice, and a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year), and "Northward to the Moon" (an Oprah's Book Club Kid's Reading List selection). Her most recent book is "Mr. and Mrs. Bunny--Detectives Extraordinaire!"
Review :
A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2012
School Library Journal Best of Children's Books 2012
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 20, 2012:
Horvath skillfully balances the story s light and dark moments, leaving readers with an ending both satisfying and honest.
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2012:
the author delivers a gothic tragicomedy that is both a worthy sequel and as able as Primrose to stand on its own.
Starred Review, School Library Jounral, August 1, 2012:
Excellent fun surrounds nuggets of wisdom, making for a great read or read-aloud to be enjoyed on multiple levels "
A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2012
School Library Journal Best of Children's Books 2012
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 20, 2012:
."..Horvath skillfully balances the story's light and dark moments, leaving readers with an ending both satisfying and honest."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2012:
."..the author delivers a gothic tragicomedy that is both a worthy sequel and as able as Primrose to stand on its own."
Starred Review, School Library Jounral, August 1, 2012:
"Excellent fun surrounds nuggets of wisdom, making for a great read or read-aloud to be enjoyed on multiple levels"
School Library Journal Best of Children's Books 2012
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 20, 2012:
."..Horvath skillfully balances the story's light and dark moments, leaving readers with an ending both satisfying and honest."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2012:
."..the author delivers a gothic tragicomedy that is both a worthy sequel and as able as Primrose to stand on its own."
Starred Review, School Library Jounral, August 1, 2012:
"Excellent fun surrounds nuggets of wisdom, making for a great read or read-aloud to be enjoyed on multiple levels"
"From the Hardcover edition."
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 20, 2012:
."..Horvath skillfully balances the story's light and dark moments, leaving readers with an ending both satisfying and honest."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2012:
."..the author delivers a gothic tragicomedy that is both a worthy sequel and as able as Primrose to stand on its own."
Starred Review, School Library Jounral, August 1, 2012:
"Excellent fun surrounds nuggets of wisdom, making for a great read or read-aloud to be enjoyed on multiple levels"
"From the Hardcover edition."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2012:
."..the author delivers a gothic tragicomedy that is both a worthy sequel and as able as Primrose to stand on its own."
Starred Review, School Library Jounral, August 1, 2012:
"Excellent fun surrounds nuggets of wisdom, making for a great read or read-aloud to be enjoyed on multiple levels"
