One Year in Coal Harbor
One Year in Coal Harbor by Polly Horvath, published by Schwartz & Wade Books in 2012, is a continuation of the adventures of Primrose Squarp, the wise and curious heroine from the Newbery Honor Book Everything on a Waffle. In this edition, spanning 216 pages, readers will find Primrose navigating a year filled with challenges and mysteries in Coal Harbor, even with her parents back home after being lost at sea.
This book presents a variety of social themes as Primrose encounters new friendships, including her bond with Ked, a foster child. The narrative also explores family dynamics and the impact of a new development on the town, which threatens the familiar landscape that Primrose cherishes. Through these experiences, the story delves into topics of friendship, self-esteem, and self-reliance, making it a thoughtful read for those interested in juvenile fiction.
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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 home, there’s a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose—and eager fans—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.
From National Book Award–winning author Polly Horvath comes a masterful sequel to a beloved novel, sure to please old fans and gain new ones.
A perfect charmer…. Hilarious and touching.” —The Boston Globe
“Nobody does middle grade like Horvath.” —The Horn Book Magazine
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