One Year in Coal Harbour
by Polly Horvath (Author)
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 now home, there’s a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose 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.
Through a year of turmoil, Primrose is undaunted as she tries to save what matters most to her. Profound and insightful, hilarious and smart, National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner Polly Horvath’s new novel features an unforgettable heroine, a cast of unpredictable, irresistible characters . . . and recipes!
Recognition: Boston Globe Best Children's Book (2012); Bankstreet College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (2012); School Library Journal Best Children's Book of the Year (2012); Toronto-Dominion Children's Literature Award (2013); Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize (2013)
Even though her parents, once lost at sea, are now home, there’s a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose 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.
Through a year of turmoil, Primrose is undaunted as she tries to save what matters most to her. Profound and insightful, hilarious and smart, National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner Polly Horvath’s new novel features an unforgettable heroine, a cast of unpredictable, irresistible characters . . . and recipes!
Recognition: Boston Globe Best Children's Book (2012); Bankstreet College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (2012); School Library Journal Best Children's Book of the Year (2012); Toronto-Dominion Children's Literature Award (2013); Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize (2013)
Coal Harbour Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Coal HarbourReading level: 10+
Books in series: 2
Read in order? Yes
Next release: Finished
Tags: realistic fiction comedy & humour culture family illness & grief
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