Susanna's Quill
Johnston, Julie
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BOOK SUMMARY
Shortlisted for the 2005 Young Adult Canadian Book Award
Susanna's Quill is a work of historical fiction based on the life of Susanna Moodie, writer and pioneer, by award-winning author Julie Johnston. The story takes us into Susannas genteel English chi
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Shortlisted for the 2005 Young Adult Canadian Book Award
Susanna's Quill is a work of historical fiction based on the life of Susanna Moodie, writer and pioneer, by award-winning author Julie Johnston. The story takes us into Susanna’s genteel English childhood, through her humorous teenage attempts at writing, growing to her burgeoning independence, marriage to Dunbar Moodie, and their decision to emigrate from England. To the Moodies, Canada was the answer to their prayers. They would have the life they could no longer afford in Britain and they could raise their children to become wealthy landowners in their own right.
The adventures that thwart this dream become a story of lost illusions and a found sense of self-reliance and inner strength.
From the Hardcover edition.
BOOK REVIEWS
Praise for Susannas Quill:
[Susannas Quill] brings to the subject what is best about Johnstons writing considerable thoughtfulness and proven ability to provide a rich, textured prose that invites readers deeper toward understanding.
The Toronto Star
Johnston weaves a myriad of delicious detail. Johnston makes roughing it in the bush visceral and real. The reader cannot help but become emotionally involved in this woman, a tribute to Johnston, who brings her to life on the page.
The Globe and Mail
Richly detailed. Memorable characters and a well-paced narrative mark Johnstons foray into historical fiction. The Horn Book Guide
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0887768067
ISBN(13-digit): 9780887768064
Dewey Decimal: 813/.54
Library of Congress: 2004106594
Book Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Ltd
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 330
Paper Weight (lb): .71 lb
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