Calling the Swan
Calling the Swan by Jean Thesman, published by Penguin Publishing Group on January 14, 2002, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal growth. In this 147-page book, readers follow Skylar Deacon, a young girl grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic event that has left her family feeling isolated. As she navigates the challenges of summer school, Skylar must confront her fears and the reality of her family’s situation while seeking to reclaim her independence.
The narrative delves into themes of resilience and the struggle to move forward, as Skylar’s journey is supported by her older sister. The story addresses social topics relevant to juvenile fiction, focusing on the complexities of family relationships and the impact of past events on present circumstances. Through Skylar’s experiences, readers will find a thoughtful examination of the courage it takes to face the future while dealing with unresolved issues from the past.
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Since the unspeakable thing happened to their family three years ago, Skylar Deacon’s parents have hated to let her out of their sight. Now she’s going to summer school, and it’s a struggle to leave each morning. Skylar’s older sister offers her support, but Skylar is the one who has to brave the bus, the school, the strangers . . . and the truth about what made the Deacon family outcasts. Does she have the strength to stop looking back and face the future?
“Thesman handles the characters with sympathy and understanding. [Readers] will be carried through the book by the lure of their unresolved secrets . . . This is a very fine book.” (School Library Journal, starred review)
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