Backwater
Backwater by Joan Bauer, published by Penguin Young Readers Group on June 2, 2005, is a reprint edition consisting of 192 pages. This young adult fiction centers around Ivy, who grapples with her father’s expectations to follow in the family tradition of law. Instead, Ivy aspires to become a historian, a passion that drives her to create a family history for her great-aunt Tib’s eightieth birthday.
As Ivy embarks on her journey into the Adirondacks to locate her reclusive aunt Jo, she not only seeks to uncover family stories but also to discover her own path. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, personal aspirations, and the emotional challenges that accompany the pursuit of one’s dreams. Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of multigenerational relationships and the significance of careers and personal identity woven throughout Ivy’s adventure.
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Ivy doesn’t want to be a lawyer. Who cares? Well, her father, for starters, who expects his daughter to take up the Breedlove family profession with dedication and enthusiasm. But Ivy wants to be a historian, a vocation that’s getting quite a workout as she prepares a family history in honor of her beloved great-aunt Tib’s eightieth birthday. This undertaking takes Ivy on a great journey, as she hikes into the wilds of the Adirondacks to find her reclusive aunt Jo — and her own destiny.
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