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Product Identifiers

PublisherORCA Book Publishers USA

ISBN-101459836030

ISBN-139781459836037

eBay Product ID (ePID)27058624585

Product Key Features

Book TitleBoy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

Number of Pages280 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicHistorical / General, Fantasy & Magic, Social Themes / Death & Dying, Action & Adventure / General

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorHeather Smith

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length7.5 in

Item Width5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2022-950551

ReviewsEwan sets off on a journey up the coast in search of his wayward father, taking along his grumpy cat Kipper, Flora, and Mr. So-and-So, purveyor of notions...With a mixture of fantasy and mystery, touches of humor, and heartwarming love, Smith has woven themes of strength and resilience into a powerful story that will stay with readers., Reminiscent of Richard Kennedy and Kate DiCamillo in its mixture of strong, somewhat eccentric fantasy elements and confrontation of sorrow...Complex and memorable., Heather Smith's new middle-grade novel explores the topics of grief and loss in a way that is touching, tender and true...The magical elements of the story are skillfully woven into the narrative and the mystery of what truly happened to the children's father is clever and satisfying in its resolution...Quirky and filled with whimsy, Smith's tale is a delight.

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromFourth Grade

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisKey Selling Points A beautiful story, with magic woven in, about a grieving family and the quirky individuals who are determined to help them come through. Features the timeless themes of perseverance, confidence and family coming together. Set in 1924 and with a feel of folklore, the story and adventure pull the reader in. Heather Smith is an award-winning, acclaimed author of books for readers of all ages., "Wonderfully whimsical and positively poignant, Ewan's journey to find his father and his own strength propels him across a colorful 1920s Newfoundland landscape populated with imaginative characters...Compassionately explores how grief affects children and adults alike and how to forgive the perfectly imperfect people who love us. Acclaimed author Smith delivers a rollicking, dreamlike adventure full of humor and healing."-- Booklist, starred review Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan's father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father's disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn't leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather's most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey that will test his belief in himself while unraveling the secrets of his father's disappearance. When he is joined by Flora and Mr. So-and-So, he comes to understand that even grown-ups sometimes struggle to process their feelings, and that showing compassion to others is the mechanism through which we can begin to show compassion to ourselves. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

LC Classification NumberPS8637.M5623 B69 202