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"The Falls" by Janet Macreery
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Janet R. Macreery is the author of the multi-award-winning historical fiction adventures A Little Wicked and A Little Noble as well as her new release The Falls. She explores the United States and Europe for inspiration and research as well as her quest to find the ultimate hot chocolate.
You can learn more about Janet and her work at https://janetmacreery.wordpress.com/
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
- About "The Falls" and the inspiration behind the story
- Life as the only child in a remote fishing camp
- Writing for a Middle Grade audience
- Research and the Alaskan Wilderness
- What's next for Janet Macreery?
In 1953, 11-year-old Monty and her widowed father move to an Alaskan fishing camp. As the only child there, Monty navigates friendships, bullies, and the dangers of the wilderness. She learns about the beauty and peril of nature from various adults, while one fishing guide believes children don't belong at the camp. Through her experiences, Monty and her father confront themes of risk, loss, and survival in the Alaskan wilderness.
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Link to the Reader Views review: https://www.readerviewskids.com/the-falls-macreery/
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