The Frail Days

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Price
$9.95  $9.25
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publish Date
Pages
128
Dimensions
5.0 X 7.4 X 0.4 inches | 0.3 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781459804647

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About the Author
Gabrielle Prendergast a UK-born Canadian/ Australian who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and daughter. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. A part-time teacher and mentor, Gabrielle is the author of the verse novels Capricious and Audacious, which was shortlisted for a CLA Award.
Reviews
"A timely read for kids looking at chasing dreams of their own."-- "Stephanie Q., LibraryThing Early Reviewer"
"Prendergast displays excellent insight into what makes young artists tick in this short novella. Characterization is deftly done: Stella has an attractively rebellious edge to her personality, and Tamara's character grows naturally in confidence. Punchy, insightful and great for music lovers."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"The dialogue is authentic, and the vocabulary is varied, interesting and appropriate for the intended audience. Characters are realistic, and the plot is believable. The theme of performing and finding a voice is well explored in this novel...The Frail Days would appeal to a variety of readers, including readers of music, relationships and realistic fiction...Highly Recommended."-- "CM Magazine"
"A pleasing choice for high/low readers with an interest in the music biz."-- "Booklist Online"
"While the themes are serious, the lively first person narrative by the iconoclastic Stella (piercings, fire-engine red hair, different fake tattoos every week) makes this a dynamic and funny novel."-- "Resource Links"
"An inspirational story...[that] tackles more than perseverance and ambition...[including] female competition, body image, and the pressure of gender expectations for young girls in society...The [Orca Limelights] stories are quick, bite-sized reads, but they pack a punch--the well-developed stories have relatable characters and entertaining plots. This book will appeal to a diverse audience of young female readers."-- "VOYA"