With it, Summer hears Floyd’s voice; it also draws the spirit of a boy named Gabe. As Summer struggles to get to the other side of her grief, she narrates her trajectory in three parts over the course of 18 months that include a move from England to Australia. Part 1 represents loss. Summer’s agony is tangible and her descriptions, searing. “A beautifully rendered portrayal of grief, family and leaving things behind, The Other Side of Summer is a welcome addition to the shelves of Australian middle fiction. Emily Gale’s book gives her audience the respect they deserve—recognising that younger teens need a place in literature where they too can explore the parts of their life that are challenging or sad. Emily’s writing includes two novels for teenagers - Girl, Aloud in , Steal My Sunshine in - and Eliza Boom’s Diary, in , for younger readers. The Other Side of Summer, for 11+, was published in Australia in June with Penguin Random House. more/5.
The Other Side of Summer ebook By Emily Gale. Read a Sample. Sign up to save your library. With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts. Save Not The Other Side of Summer. With it, Summer hears Floyd's voice; it also draws the spirit of a boy named Gabe. As Summer struggles to get to the other side of her grief, she narrates her trajectory in three parts over the course of 18 months that include a move from England to Australia. Part 1 represents loss. Summer's agony is tangible and her descriptions, searing. Emily Gale, The Other Side of Summer, Random House, 30 May , pp., $ (pbk), ISBN Summer Jackman's family is grieving. Her older, much loved brother Floyd has been killed in a bomb blast in London. When the police return his treasured guitar, it almost seems too much.
A heartfelt and voice-driven novel with just a touch of magic, Emily Gale's The Other Side of Summer is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead. Ever since her brother Floyd died, Summer’s world has been falling apart. Her mom is a ghost of her former self, her older sister is angry all the time, and her dad wants to move the family to Australia. Emily’s writing includes two novels for teenagers - Girl, Aloud in , Steal My Sunshine in - and Eliza Boom’s Diary, in , for younger readers. The Other Side of Summer, for 11+, was published in Australia in June with Penguin Random House. more. “A beautifully rendered portrayal of grief, family and leaving things behind, The Other Side of Summer is a welcome addition to the shelves of Australian middle fiction. Emily Gale’s book gives her audience the respect they deserve—recognising that younger teens need a place in literature where they too can explore the parts of their life.
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