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Scholastic Book Services (1982)
Description
During her family's first summer in a weathered old house by the sea, Cassie learns to accept change and to find her own space.
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LibraryThing member BookMystique
After her grandfather's death, Cassie longs for an orderliness to life -' a pattern -' that doesn't exist among her raucous, loving family. But during an eventful summer by the sea, she begins to learn that some things do not stay the same forever. Colorful characters [and] Cassie's continuing and
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believable growth in understanding herself and others [make] this novel so distinctive." 'C. From Amazon Show Less
LibraryThing member fuzzi
Cassie has an eccentric family that embarrasses her. She wishes they would be more like the "perfect" family of her best friend. And she wants a place of her own, away from the maddening crowd around her.
I was disappointed with this tale by an author whose other works I have thoroughly enjoyed. I
I was disappointed with this tale by an author whose other works I have thoroughly enjoyed. I
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never felt engaged, nor did I care much about the people in the story. Show Less
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Awards
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Original publication date
1980