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Cotter, Charis
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Ruth spends the summer in Newfoundland, where she meets her cousin Ruby, whom she never knew about. The girls learn of a curse that has killed generations of twins in their family, including their mothers. Ruth and Ruby delve into their family history to break the curse. Sleepy but secret-laden Newfoundland is the perfect setting for this delightfully creepy, satisfying tale.
Reviewer: Mariko Turk
(2)
4-6
In alternating points of view, twelve-year-olds Annie and Claire narrate how a painting Annie rescues from the attic allows her to time-travel from 2004 Toronto to Claire's home in 1970s Newfoundland. It's evident that there are connections between the girls' lives, but the nature of those connections isn't immediately clear. The emotional tale intertwined with the mystery--involving guilt and grief--makes the puzzle all the more meaningful.
Reviewer: Shoshana Flax
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2018
2 reviews
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