Listen!
Listen! by Stephanie S. Tolan, published by HarperCollins on April 11, 2006, is a poignant exploration of recovery and self-discovery. This 208-page book follows twelve-year-old Charley as she navigates the challenges of healing from a leg injury while grappling with the emotional aftermath of her mother’s death. As she faces a summer filled with solitude, Charley encounters a mysterious dog named Coyote, which becomes a catalyst for her journey into her memories and the natural world around her.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into themes of animals, social issues, and the complexities of death and self-esteem. Charley’s connection with Coyote prompts her to confront her past and the silence that has enveloped her life since her mother’s passing. Through her interactions with the wild spirit, Charley learns to listen beyond the silence and reconnect with the love and memories that shape her identity. This edition presents a heartfelt story that captures the essence of personal growth and the healing power of nature.
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Learning to walk again is the easy part.
For twelve-year-old Charley, recovering from the accident that shattered her leg is nowhere near as difficult as facing the solitude of a summer without her best friend and with a father who does nothing, now, but work. Solitude means time to think, time to hear for the first time the awful silence left in her world two years ago by her mother’s death.
But the summer holds a surprise for Charley, in the form of a mysterious dog who appears in the woods across the lake from her home. In order to connect with this wild spirit she names Coyote, Charley will have to do more than just walk. She will have to follow Coyote into the heart of her memories: the woods her mother loved so much. And she will have to learn to listen past the silence.
This unsentimental, unforgettable story comes straight from the heart of Newbery Honor author Stephanie S. Tolan. As she describes Charley’s difficult emotional and physical journey, she weaves together themes of nature, family, and love into a complex and powerful portrait of recovery.
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