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-
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"
