Hour of the Bees
Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Eagar is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on September 12, 2017. This 368-page book is written in English and presents the story of twelve-year-old Carolina, known as Carol, who spends her summer in the New Mexico desert. While her friends enjoy typical summer activities, Carol helps her parents move her grandfather into a care facility for dementia. Initially distant from her grandfather, she becomes intrigued by his fantastical tales, which weave elements of magical realism into her understanding of family and heritage.
Readers will find that the narrative explores themes of family, multigenerational connections, and social issues related to death and grief. As Carol navigates her relationship with her grandfather, she encounters stories of a healing tree and a green-glass lake, leading her to question the boundaries between magic and reality. This journey prompts her to reflect on her roots and the significance of her family’s history, making it a thoughtful exploration of personal growth amidst challenging circumstances.
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“Eagar seamlessly blends a twelve-year-old girl’s summer of change with a hefty dose of magical realism in this accomplished debut.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
While her friends are spending their summers having pool parties and sleepovers, twelve-year-old Carolina — Carol — is spending hers in the New Mexico desert, helping her parents move her grandfather into a home for people with dementia. At first, Carol avoids prickly Grandpa Serge. But as the summer wears on, Carol finds herself drawn to him, fascinated by the crazy stories he tells her about a healing tree, a green-glass lake, and the bees that will bring back the rain and end a hundred years of drought. As the line between magic and reality starts to blur, Carol must decide for herself what is possible — and what it means to be true to her roots.
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