Everything on a Waffle
Horvath, Polly
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BOOK SUMMARY
Havent you ever just known something deep in your heart without reason?
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Primrose Squarp simply knows her parents did not perish at sea during a terrible storm, but try convincing the other residents of Coal Harbour on that score. For all practical purposes, at least for the time being, Primrose is an orphan, and theres no great clamoring of prospective adopters. After realizing the impracticality of continuing to pay Miss Perfidy (a mothball-scented elderly lady) an hourly wage to baby-sit her, the town council is able to locate a relative, Uncle Jack, who reluctantly takes Primrose into his care. Primrose does warm up to living with him and in his home, despite the eerie noises resembling a hockey game that haunt her in the night. But true sanctuary can always be found at a restaurant called The Girl in the Swing, where everythingincluding lasagnais served on a waffle, and where the proprietor, Miss Bowzer, offers a willing ear, as well as sage advice. Through a mixture of eccentric humor and probing philosophy, author Polly Horvath makes Primroses search for peace and understanding a most memorable one.
BOOK REVIEWS
In [Horvaths] capable hands the dilemma of Primrose Squarp is revealed with hilarity and buoyant good nature. . . . Subtlety and slapstick is a challenging combination; Horvath pulls it off beautifully.The Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review
Horvath delivers another hilariously puckish read with this tale of a (possibly) orphaned girl from a small Canadian fishing village. . . . A laugh-out-loud pleasure from beginning to triumphant end.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
The story is full of subtle humor and wisdom, presented through the eyes of a uniquely appealing young protagonist.School Library Journal
. . . a deeply touching novel about irrational faith.Orlando Sentinel Delightful. Hilarious. Entertaining. Insightful. These adjectives dont even begin to describe a novel I simply couldnt put down. . . . Youll love it.The Syracuse Post-Standard
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0312380046
ISBN(13-digit): 9780312380045
Dewey Decimal: [Fic]
Library of Congress: bl2008011296
Book Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 154
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