Across the Pond
Across the Pond by Joy McCullough is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster in March 2022. This 304-page book presents a story about new beginnings and the challenges of forming friendships in a new environment. Callie, after experiencing a significant friendship breakup in San Diego, relocates to Scotland, where she hopes to reinvent herself while living in a castle. However, the reality of her new home proves to be less than idyllic, as she navigates the difficulties of making friends and adapting to her surroundings.
Readers will find that Callie’s journey is marked by her decision to join a birding club, inspired by a journal she discovers. This choice leads her to confront her fears of social interaction and the potential for new friendships. The narrative explores themes of social dynamics and personal growth, as Callie learns to embrace her unique interests while striving to connect with others. With elements of juvenile fiction, the story touches on topics such as animals and social themes, making it a relatable read for those interested in friendship and self-discovery.
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From the author of A Field Guide to Getting Lost comes a heartwarming, “emotionally perceptive” (Kirkus Reviews) story about new beginnings, burgeoning friendships, and finding your flock.
Callie can’t wait for her new life to start. After a major friendship breakup in San Diego, moving overseas to Scotland gives her the perfect chance to reinvent herself. On top of that, she’s going to live in a real-life castle!
But as romantic as life in a castle sounds, the reality is a little less comfortable: it’s run-down, freezing, and crawling with critters. Plus, starting off on the wrong foot with the gardener’s granddaughter doesn’t help her nerves about making new friends. So she comes up with the perfect solution: she’ll be homeschooled. Her parents agree, on one condition: she has to participate in a social activity.
Inspired by a journal that she finds hidden in her bedroom, Callie decides to join a birding club. Sure, it sounds unusual, but at least it’s not sports or performing. But when she clashes with the club leader, she risks losing a set of friends all over again. Will she ever be able to find her flock and make this strange new place feel like home?
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