A young girl from a large and growing family is sent one summer to live in the countryside with two unfamiliar relatives, the Kinsellas. Their kindness, love and care gift her emotional growth but she is equally a gift to them. There are detailed descriptions of the rural landscape and rich characterisations, despite its brevity. Its emotional impact is deep and lingers long after reading. Keegan’s gift to the reader perhaps.
(Christine Miller - bwl 112 Spring 2024 ) |
