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Children's Fiction Short Stories

Weeds and Other Stories

by (author) Jacqueline Pearce

Publisher
Thistledown Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2006
Category
Short Stories
Recommended Reading age
9 to 13
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781894345644
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $10.95

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Description

In Weeds and Other Stories you will find bullies and mystical coyotes, environmental warriors, loners, clowns, and the best of friends; and, of course, some fresh takes on teen relationships. With an ear tuned to teen dialogue, and an eye for precise emotional detail, Jacqueline Pearce cuts a wide arc within teen culture.

About the author

Jacqueline Pearce is the author of 12 books for children and teens. Her novels and nonfiction explore her fascination with local history, people, nature and animals, including Dog House Blues and The Truth About Rats, which were written for the BC SPCA Kids Club. Jacqueline has degrees in English literature and environmental studies. She has volunteered for the BC SPCA humane education program for many years and has both fostered and adopted many rescued animals with her family. She currently lives near Vancouver with her husband, daughter, dog and two cats.

 

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Awards

  • Short-listed, Saskatchewan Book Award for Publishing in Education

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