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Still Water - (Everyone Can Be a Reader (Middle Grade S) by Chris Priestley (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Evacuated from London at the outbreak of war, Rosie is taken in by kind Mrs Taylor and her daughter Mary.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.4" x 5.0" Paperback
  • 120 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Ghost Stories
  • Series Name: Everyone Can Be a Reader (Middle Grade S

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About the Book



"When Rosie is evacuated from bomb-torn London, there's hope that her life in the country will bring her at least a little happiness. But all is not as it seems in her new family and while Mary resents and bullies her, Mrs Taylor tries to hide a dark and terrible secret that has haunted her for years. When Rosie thinks she's finally found friendship in a new stranger, the mysterious girl leads to a horrifying truth that will change their lives forever"--



Book Synopsis



Evacuated from London at the outbreak of war, Rosie is taken in by kind Mrs Taylor and her daughter Mary. But all is not as it seems. Mary resents and bullies Rosie, and Mrs Taylor is hiding a dark secret. When Rosie comes across a strange girl swimming in a local pond, she hopes they will become friends. But instead her appearance leads to a horrifying revelation that will have terrifying consequences . . .

Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.



Review Quotes




"A good opening discussion for kids on bullying and learning to be brave, especially during dark times."
-- BOOKLIST

"Adorned with some of the highest-quality illustrations in middle grade fiction...Worthy purchases for any school or public library."
--School Library Journal, STARRED Review--School Library Journal



About the Author



Chris Priestley is the author of the Tales of Terror series. He is inspired by the tradition of horror stories by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley. Chris is also a talented artist and illustrator, and his cartoons have been published in the Independent as well as other UK newspapers.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 120
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Ghost Stories
Series Title: Everyone Can Be a Reader (Middle Grade S
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Format: Paperback
Author: Chris Priestley
Language: English
Street Date: January 14, 2025
TCIN: 1003144001
UPC: 9781454958581
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-1975
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 5 inches width x 7.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds
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