A Handful of Time
A Handful of Time by Kit Pearson, published by Puffin in 1988, is a 186-page work written in English. The story follows Patricia, who is reluctantly sent to her cousins’ cottage for the summer. Initially apprehensive about the trip, she faces challenges in connecting with her cousins and adapting to the outdoor activities, which only heightens her feelings of isolation.
As the narrative unfolds, Patricia’s discovery of an old watch hidden under a floorboard leads her on a journey back in time to the summer when her mother was twelve. This fantastical element introduces themes of family and self-discovery, allowing readers to explore the dynamics of girls and women within a magical context. The book presents a blend of juvenile fiction and fantasy, inviting readers to engage with Patricia’s transformative experiences during her summer adventure.
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When Patrick’s mother sends her to her cousins’ cottage for the summer, Patricia doesn’t want to go. She doesn’t know her cousins at all, and she’s never been good at camping or canoeing, let alone making new friends. When she arrives at the cottage, her worst fears come true: her cousin Kelly teases her; Aunt Ginnie and Uncle Doug feel sorry for her. She doesn’t fit in. Then Patricia discovers an old watch hidden under a floorboard. When she winds it, she finds herself taken back in time to the summer when her own mother was twelve . . .
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