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Matylda, Bright and Tender by Holly M McGhee (Hardback, 2017)

In a courageous debut vel, Holly M. McGhee explores the loss that shakes one girl's world -- and the unexpected consequences of the things we do for love. Sussy and Guy are best friends, fourth-graders who share their silliest thoughts and deepest hopes. One afteron, the two of them decide they must have something of their very own to love. After a trip to the pet store, they bring home a spotted lizard, the one with the ancient face and starfish toes, and they name her Matylda (with a y so it's all her own). With Guy leading the way, they feed her and give her an origin story fit for a warrior lizard. A few weeks later, on a simple bike ride, there is a terrible accident. As hard as it is, Sussy is sure she can hold on to Guy if she can find a way to love Matylda eugh. But in a startling turn of events, Sussy reconsiders what it means to grieve and heal and hope and go on, for her own sake and Matylda's. By turns both devastating and buoyant, this story is a brave one, showing how far we can justify going for a real and true friend.

Spine
25mm
Author Biography
Holly M. McGhee, who also writes under the pen name Hallie Durand, is the author of three picture books, including Mitchell's License and Mitchell Goes Bowling, both illustrated by Tony Fucile, and a chapter-book series. She lives with her family, her antisocial dog, and her two leopard geckos (Speedy and Midnight) in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Author(s)
Holly M Mcghee
Date of Publication
14/03/2017
Format Details
Sewn,Cloth over Boards
Subject
Children's Fiction
Imprint
Candlewick Press (Ma)
Country of Publication
United States
Genre
Children's Fiction

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