![]() Imagine being able to remember everything, EVERYTHING that has happened to you since the day you were born. This year's Book Week Scotland programme has been announced today (26 October), with a line-up themed around 'Scotland's Stories', as part of Scotl. From the first night, strange things start happe.īook Week Scotland launches 2022 programme JP Rose introduces her psychological thriller, The Haunting of Tyrese WalkerĪfter a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he's taken to visit family in Jamaica. But can she really tell him the truth about James? Why has Margot seemingly broken off their engagement and not replied to his letters? Margot knows she owes him an explanation. Released from captivity in Germany and recuperated from illness, he's come home and wants answers. But on top of that, Harry is also back in the village. It's heartbreaking for Margot being so close to James but unable to tell him who he really is. Now two years later the whole family is gathering at the vicarage for Christmas. She gave up James, her baby son, to be adopted by her parents and brought up as her younger brother. But when Harry was reported Missing in Action from the Western Front, and Margot realised she was expecting his child, there was only one solution she and her family could think of in order to keep that respectability. The Silent Summer of Kyle McGinley by Jan Andrews is published by Great Plains Teen Fiction (2013).Seventeen-year-old Margot Allan was a respectable vicar's daughter and madly in love with her fiance Harry. But it is how it is.” – Kyle from The Silent Summer of Kyle McGinley by Jan Andrews, page 197 I’ll pok from here to the ends of the earth.” – Kyle from The Silent Summer of Kyle McGinley by Jan Andrews, page 113 “Little crow, I’ll cluck my heart out if that’s what you’re wanting. It’ll help you.'” – Jill from The Silent Summer of Kyle McGinley by Jan Andrews, page 88 “‘I know you’re not going to want to hear this but the fact is sometimes they just give up. I’d tell her everything’ll be all right.” – Kyle from The Silent Summer of Kyle McGinley by Jan Andrews, page 78 “That’s it, isn’t it? She was dumped off, she was left, she was abandoned, she was on a doorstep like I was. A whole lot tougher in fact.” – Kyle from The Silent Summer of Kyle McGinley by Jan Andrews, page 12 “Big thing about dogs is not to get too fond of them. I don’t want to wreck the ending, but I will say this is a worthwhile read about one teen’s imaginative journey to healing through love and creativity. They’re a great fit, and finally Kyle has a chance at a healthy, supportive family environment. Instead, Scott and Jill let Kyle know that his anger has the right to be expressed because they, too, have personal experience with family issues. If he had been more restricted by authority, I believe it would have turned out badly for him. I love how they are consistent in their care and give Kyle quite a bit of leeway to work things out. ![]() What sets this book apart from other books about foster kids are Scott and Jill, Kyle’s foster parents. It’s touching and beautiful, as well as being a lovely example of the healing power of animals. It’s because he sees a bit of himself and his experiences in her, and the friendship and trust that develops between them helps them both. When the little crow comes to stay, he immediately attaches to her, wanting to do everything he can to help her fly again. Despite being abused by his father, Kyle has an open heart that remains vulnerable and able to love. The best part about this book were the relationships with animals. At first I had trouble with Kyle’s silence and the voices in his head, because it was difficult to keep things straight but it was just something I needed to adjust to. Review: After I got into Jan Andrew’s style, I really loved The Silent Summer of Kyle McGinley. Like the injured crow they take in, Kyle starts to heal and become more confident, but when his father comes around he must speak up for himself once and for all. His new foster parents, Scott and Jill, provide an understanding environment for Kyle to work out his issues, especially when his father decides to come back into his life. Along with the silence comes Ingen, an imaginary friend of sorts who acts as a counter to the negative voice of his father in his head. On his way to yet another foster home since his dad abandoned him when he was a kid, he takes a vow of silence in an effort to regain some control. Summary: Kyle McGinley has reached the end of his rope.
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