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Town is by the Sea

By Joanne Schwartz

Adjectives

poignant reflective atmospheric

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

A young boy spends a summer's day in his seaside town, playing with friends and visiting his grandfather's grave. Throughout his activities, he remains mindful of his father, who is working deep beneath the sea, mining coal. This poignant story highlights the contrast between the bright world above and the dark, dangerous work below, offering a glimpse into the life of a mining family.

About the author

Joanne Schwartz is a Canadian author who loves writing stories for children. She is well known for her picture book "Town Is by the Sea," which has won several awards. Joanne enjoys exploring new places and sharing her love of reading and storytelling with young readers everywhere.

Pages

52 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2018

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