Overview
Rachel and her little sister, Jane, are spending the summer with two strangers who happen to be their grandparents. Up until their mom's death a few months ago, Rachel didn't know these people existed, and now she's been packed off to the family ranch in the interior of British Columbia--a place with mountains, lakes, and zero cell service. But her newfound family isn't the only secret that's been kept from her. Why did their mother leave her family so many years ago? Why does their grandpa stay hidden away in the basement, and what happened to their Uncle Jimmy? And the biggest question mark of all: who was the mysterious Stephanie? Once Rachel shines a light into the ranch's dark corners, nothing will ever be the same again.
Full Product Details
Author: Becky Citra
Publisher: Second Story Press
Imprint: Second Story Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 20.80cm
Weight: 0.295kg
ISBN: 9781772602432
ISBN 10: 1772602434
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 03 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 13 to 19 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
[Becky Citra] measures out mysteries and revelations while chronicling a summer of discoveries--some tragic, even gruesome, but others that give Rachel whole new visions of her mother, her family, and of her own life... Readers, particularly those able to catch subtle cues and read between lines, will understand how events and insights gradually transform her vision of the future. An unexpectedly buoyant tale of loss and healing. -- Kirkus Reviews
"""[Becky Citra] measures out mysteries and revelations while chronicling a summer of discoveries--some tragic, even gruesome, but others that give Rachel whole new visions of her mother, her family, and of her own life... Readers, particularly those able to catch subtle cues and read between lines, will understand how events and insights gradually transform her vision of the future. An unexpectedly buoyant tale of loss and healing."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Combines elements of mystery, romance and adventure... Citra has plenty of details making her setting authentic as Rachel learns to ride, hears coyotes howl and explores a beaver pond with a sinister surprise."" --Helen Norrie ""Winnipeg Free Press"" ""Rachel Bird is a beautifully written multi-layered story... Its short chapters propel the story forward and will keep even reluctant readers engaged right to the end. This is a perfect summer read set against the backdrop of the remote and beautiful interior of British Columbia."" --Elizabeth Ferguson ""Quill & Quire"""
Combines elements of mystery, romance and adventure... Citra has plenty of details making her setting authentic as Rachel learns to ride, hears coyotes howl and explores a beaver pond with a sinister surprise. --Helen Norrie Winnipeg Free Press [Becky Citra] measures out mysteries and revelations while chronicling a summer of discoveries--some tragic, even gruesome, but others that give Rachel whole new visions of her mother, her family, and of her own life... Readers, particularly those able to catch subtle cues and read between lines, will understand how events and insights gradually transform her vision of the future. An unexpectedly buoyant tale of loss and healing. -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Becky Citra is the author of 23 award-winning books for children, including The Way Home and Finding Grace. She lives on a ranch in British Columbia. She spends the winters on Saltspring Island. She is a retired school teacher. She enjoys connecting with children through library and school visits.
