A popular Canadian novelist's first story for young adults is a moving tale about growing up. One July afternoon, as Barbara is walking home from the park in her shabby inner-city neighborhood, her little sister chases a ball into the street and collides with a man riding a bike. The accident turns out to be the best thing that ever happens to them. The girls, who have lost their mother, forge a unique friendship with the exotic Cosmo, who introduces them to the joys of music, cooking, books, and dressing up. Eventually, ...
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A popular Canadian novelist's first story for young adults is a moving tale about growing up. One July afternoon, as Barbara is walking home from the park in her shabby inner-city neighborhood, her little sister chases a ball into the street and collides with a man riding a bike. The accident turns out to be the best thing that ever happens to them. The girls, who have lost their mother, forge a unique friendship with the exotic Cosmo, who introduces them to the joys of music, cooking, books, and dressing up. Eventually, Barbara's participation in Cosmo's teen clown workshop upsets her father, forcing her to make some hard decisions.
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Good. THIS IS AN EX--LIBRARY BOOK THAT REMAINS IN GOOD SEVICABLE CONDITION. hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Fair in fair dust jacket. 1999. A Groundwood Book. Douglas & McIntyre. 223 pages. Ex-Library Hardcover with usual markings, stamps, and stickers. Dust Jacket has a plastic covering over it. Inside pages are in nice condition. -Disclaimer: May have a different cover image than stock photos shows, as well as being a different edition/printing, unless otherwise stated. Please contact us if you're looking for one of these specifically. Your order will ship with FREE Delivery Confirmation (Tracking). We are a family busi.
