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Children's Fiction Alternative Family

Past Tense /hc

by (author) Ken Roberts

Publisher
Groundwood Books Ltd
Initial publish date
Sep 1994
Category
Alternative Family, Humorous Stories
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
Recommended Reading age
9 to 12
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780888992147
    Publish Date
    Sep 1994
    List Price
    $6.95

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Where to buy it

Out of print

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Description

Max Derbin lives in a household that can only be described as eccentric. Ever since his father died, he and his mum and brother have lived with Uncle Chuck and Aunt Lois, each family member more quirky than the next. A hilarious, off-the-wall story full of unexpected turns and great compassion, Past Tense is one of Ken Roberts' most thought-provoking novels.

About the author

Ken Roberts is the author of several popular books for young readers, including Hiccup Champion of the World, Crazy Ideas, Pop Bottles, Nothing Wright, Past Tense (shortlisted for a Governor General’s Award) and two highly praised previous Thumb books — The Thumb in the Box and Thumb on a Diamond (Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice, SSLI Honor Book, Horn Book Fanfare Top Ten List). Ken is chief librarian of the Hamilton Public Library. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.

Ken Roberts' profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, Governor General's Literary Awards: Text

Editorial Reviews

From unique and creative ways to help a friend faced with terminal cancer, to giving people stories to tell and ways to cope with their challenges, Past Tense packs a surprising punch.

Toronto Star

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