The Canning Season: (National Book Award Winner) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780312535643)

One night out of the blue, Ratchet Clark's ill-natured mother uproots her from Florida without a second thought. Ratchet is on a train to Maine for a summer with relatives within the blink of an eye. But these aren't just any relatives. Ratchet's ninety-two-year old great-aunts, twins Penpen and Tilly, live life in their secluded home on their own terms. They were born together, they grew up together, they live together, and they plan to die together. Through thick wilderness, down forgotten, bear-ridden roads, a plethora of strange family history, and a slew of unwelcome guests, Ratchet may just learn what a family can be after all. Unwelcome guests might just bring the greatest gifts of all.

By turns dark and humorous, Polly Horvath offers readers enough quirky characters and outrageous situations to leave them reeling

Author: Polly Horvath
ISBN-10: 0312535643
ISBN-13: 9780312535643
Publisher: Square Fish
Language: English
Published: 08/21/2012
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 68190 / Canning Season