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Back to the Bright Before - by Katherin Nolte (Paperback)

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  • A magical adventure about two brave siblings determined to find a treasure that could save their family -- now in paperback!
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.8" x 5.3" Paperback
  • 224 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Family

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Book Synopsis



A magical adventure about two brave siblings determined to find a treasure that could save their family -- now in paperback!

When eleven-year-old Pet Martin's dad falls from a ladder on their family farm, it isn't just his body that crashes to the ground. So does every hope her family had for the future. Money is scarce, and Pet's mom is bone-tired from waiting tables at the local diner, and even with the extra hours, it's not enough for a third surgery for Pet's dad. Her five-year-old brother, Simon, now refuses to say anything except the word "cheese." Worst of all? The ladder accident was Pet's fault.

She's determined to fix things--but how? Good old-fashioned grit...and maybe a little bit of magic.

When a neighbor recites a poem about an ancient coin hidden somewhere on the grounds of the local abbey, Pet forms a plan. With her brother, a borrowed chicken, and a stolen pony, Pet runs away from home. If she can find the coin, Daddy can have his surgery, Momma can stop her constant working, and Simon might speak again. But Pet isn't the only one who wants the coin...which means searching for it is more dangerous than she ever imagined.

This dazzling debut novel filled with magic, family, and adventure is sure to be an instant classic.



Review Quotes




"Like Oz or Narnia, the landscape will enchant readers looking for an eventful adventure." --Booklist

"A diverting, warmhearted, unusual fantasy." --Kirkus Reviews

"Sweetly mystical." --Publishers Weekly



About the Author



Katherin Nolte received an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, where she was a Truman Capote Fellow. Her fiction has appeared in dozens of publications and won multiple awards, but it was a late-night ER visit with her four children that inspired her to write Back to the Bright Before. An Ohio native, she currently lives with her family in Iowa.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Sub-Genre: Family
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 224
Publisher: Yearling Books
Theme: General (see also headings under Social Themes)
Format: Paperback
Author: Katherin Nolte
Language: English
Street Date: June 4, 2024
TCIN: 89937624
UPC: 9780593565131
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-5533
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 7.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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