Hannah and the Spindle Whorl
- Paperback
244 pages
- Release Date
21 November 2010
Summary
When twelve-year-old Hannah uncovers an ancient Salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in Cowichan Bay, she is transported back to a village called Tl’ulpalus, in a time before Europeans had settled in the area. Through the agency of a trickster raven, Hannah befriends Yisella, a young Salish girl, and is welcomed into village life. Here she discovers that the spindle whorl is the prize possession of Yisella’s mother, Skeepla, a famous spinner and weaver. When Skeepla falls vi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781553801030 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1553801032 |
| Author: | Carol Anne Shaw |
| Publisher: | Ronsdale Press |
| Imprint: | Ronsdale Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 244 |
| Release Date: | 21 November 2010 |
| Weight: | 358g |
| Dimensions: | 193mm x 133mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Hannah |
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Critics Review
“Hannah and the Spindle Whorl is engrossing good fun and would be a treat for young (and young at heart) readers this Christmas.”–Vancouver Sun
“Young readers will love Hannah, and they just might learn something along the way.”–Cowichan Valley Voice
“[Hannah and the Spindle Whorl] leaves a sense that magic can, and often does, lie in real places.”–Deakin Newsletter
“Hannah is a very fun, sympathetic and lively character, and her hometown and funky houseboat are memorable and convincing.”–Kris Rothstein, CM Magazine
“Carol Anne Shaw has provided readers with an interesting look at Coast Salish culture. By using the spindle whorl as a central plot element, readers will learn about Canadian history, archaeological digs and the preservation of historical artifacts.”–Resource Links
“It so perfectly captured what it was like to be twelve.”–What If? Magazine
“Hannah herself is a very likable character – inquisitive and sensitive, intelligent and tough, and yet not overly perfect… . much more depth than a typical juvenile novel.”–The Book Mine Set
“Carol Anne Shaw weaves the past and present so unseen becomes the seen. Curling up with this book will be enjoyable and broaden youths’ view of history.”–Joyce Atcheson, Anishinabek News
About The Author
Carol Anne Shaw
Carol Anne Shaw has lived on southern Vancouver Island for the past thirty-five years. The “ Hannah” series grew out of her love of animals and nature, B.C.’ s rich and diverse history, and outdoor adventure in general. She loves writing for a young adult audience. Nothing thrills her more than receiving mail from young readers. Carol Anne lives in the Cowichan Valley, along with her husband Richard and Eddie their beagle. Visit her at carolanneshaw.com, or on Facebook at facebook.com/carolanneshawauthor
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