A Summer Without Anna - by Kate Jenks Landry (Hardcover)

About the Book

"When Junie's mum and dad leave her with Nan and Pop for the summer, they promise they'll be back to get her 'the minute Anna's well enough.' Then they hand her Anna's camera with a note that reads, 'In case you find Edmund.' Over the course of the long summer, Junie spends her days floating in the lake, fishing with Pop and taking lots of pictures - though none of Edmund, the elusive giant turtle. Edmund will have to wait, just like Junie's waiting, until Junie finally gets to see her sister again."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Junie misses her sister - and their summers together before Anna got sick.

When Junie's mum and dad leave her with Nan and Pop for the summer, they promise they'll be back to get her "the minute Anna's well enough." Then they hand her Anna's camera with a note that reads, "In case you find Edmund." Over the course of the long summer, Junie spends her days floating in the lake, fishing with Pop and taking lots of pictures - though none of Edmund, the elusive giant turtle. Edmund will have to wait, just like Junie's waiting, until Junie finally gets to see her sister again.

A heartfelt tribute to the love between siblings, this poignant exploration of a child's inner world during uncertain times is perfect for any young person dealing with an ill family member, homesickness or any type of uncertainty.

Review Quotes

A sensitive and honest story dealing with the illness of a sibling. Strong first buy.--School Library Journal

... captures the kind of homesickness and anxiety that come from long-distance worrying about a loved one ...--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Kate Jenks Landry is an author of books for young people and an educator. Her debut picture book, Beatrice and Barb, published with Kids Can Press. She is a graduate of the creative writing program at the University of Toronto. Kate lives with her family in Kitchener, Ontario.
Risa Hugo is the illustrator of a number of children's books, including Why Are You So Quiet?, Leopold's Leotard and Métis Like Me. She is the author-illustrator of the picture book Shadow. Risa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She spent most of her childhood living between Japan and Canada, and currently resides in British Columbia with her family.