She went on to write the linked novels the sky is falling 1989, looking at the moon 1991, and the lights go on again 1993, published in 1999 as the. Juvenile fiction, fantasy, juvenile literature, time travel, family. Shop amongst our popular books, including 44, the sky is falling, guests of war trilogy and more from kit pearson. Nov 10, 2014 a handful of time by kit pearson published by viking kestrel, 1987 isbn 0670815322 cla book of the year for children 1988 this video was developed by nicole mccarvill and kelly savage for libr 527. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. A handful of time by kit pearson, 9780143182283, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Twelve year old patricia potter is sent to her aunts cottage in alberta for the summer while her parents work out the details of their divorce. Kit pearson after winding an old watch, patricia is suddenly transported back in time where she meets her mother as a young girl and uncovers a deeprooted secret. A handful of time by pearson, kit and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
She doesnt know her cousins at all, and shes never been good at camping or canoeing, let alone making new friends. A handful of time, by kit pearson 1987, 186 pages, is a time travel story notable for its extraordinary character development. A handful of time bibliographic information author. Christies book award, the geoffrey bilson award for historical fiction for young people, and a vlag en wimpel prize for the dutch edition for the sky is falling.
Dec 06, 2011 kit pearson worked as a librarian for many years before publishing her first novel, the daring game 1986. After attending the university of alberta and the university of british columbia, kit worked for ten years as a childrens librarian in ontario and bc. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A young girl travels back into time to the summer when her own mother was twelve years old. A handful of time by kit pearson nook book ebook barnes. Also, its the first book i can recall in which the main character becomes invisible when travelling back in time.
She pulled her fingers through it and started to tremble. Canada, toronto, 320 front street date of publication. She is the author of six childrens novels, all published by penguin canada. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
A handful of time by kit pearson overdrive rakuten. Time travel fiction has always appealed to me and it was a satisfying challenge figuring out to get patricia in and out of the past. A handful of time by kit pearson chapters 12 before you read the chapter. Twelve year old patricia is a shy, reserved torontonian suffering from the conflicts of her parents impending divorce. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about a handful of time by kit pearson. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. When she was eight she moved to vancouver, and when she was thirteen she moved back to edmonton. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. When 12yearold patricia winds the old watch she found under the floorboards, she finds herself taken back in time to the summer when her own mother was twelve and begins to unlock the mystery of the old watch and of her troubled family. She was born in edmonton, alberta on april 30, 1947 but she also grew up in vancouver. She went on to write the linked novels the sky is falling 1989, looking at the moon 1991, and the lights go on again 1993, published in 1999 as the guests of war trilogy, and awake and dreaming 1996, which won the governor generals award. While her father and her famous tv host mother ruth reid begin divorce proceedings, patricia stays with relatives at the lake near edmonton, alberta, where ruths family has always vacationed.
A handful of time is the perfect cross between a fun timetravel story like toms midnight garden or charlotte sometimes and an oldfashioned summerfun story such as swallows and amazons, baked beans for breakfast, or thimble summer. Teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. A handful of time by kit pearson published by viking kestrel, 1987 isbn 0670815322 cla book of the year for children 1988 this video was developed by. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Patricia is about to have a summer that she will never forget, even though she is less than enthused when it begins. Kit pearson worked as a librarian for many years before publishing her first novel, the daring game 1986.
Book 2 kit pearson author 2012 awake and dreaming kit pearson author 2007 a handful of time kit pearson author 2011 the sky is falling guests of war series book 1 kit pearson author 2007 looking at the moon guests of war series. A handful of time book surrey libraries bibliocommons. This is a book about a 12 year old patricia potter who is sent away to live on a lake for the summer with her aunt ginnie and uncle doug along with cousins her own age so that her parents can work out the details of their divorce without patricia present. Already shy and awkward, her misery is increased by her cousins bullying. Buy a cheap copy of a handful of time book by kit pearson. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. While invisible, patricia gets to spy on her mother, who is twelve years old when patricia sees her.
She doesnt know her cousins at all, and shes never been good. She doesnt know her cousins at all, and shes never been good at. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Click to read more about a handful of time by kit pearson. When patricias parents decide to separate, she is sent to spend the summer with her cousins on an alberta lake. A handful of time ebook by kit pearson rakuten kobo.
She couldnt believe that she was back here so suddenly that the vivid dream was over. Even now id probably pick it up to read again if i wanted a familiar comfort book. A handful of time kindle edition by kit pearson author visit amazons kit pearson page. A handful of time features twelveyearold patricia potter, who has been sent by her parents to spend the summer with her cousins at the family cottage in western canada. A handful of time was awarded the canadian library association bookoftheyearforchildren award. Kit pearsons a handful of time penguin 1987 is a junior novel that explores the psychological aspects of time shift fantasy. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Kathleen kit margaret pearson is a canadian librarian and the author of novels the sky is falling, a handful of time, and awake and dreaming, and the editor of this land.
Kit pearson born april 30, 1947 in edmonton, alberta is the author of the dear canada book, whispers of war. Book club discussion with kit pearson about a day of signs and wonders. Kathleen margaret pearson cm born april 30, 1947 is a canadian writer and winner of numerous literature awards. Kit pearson is the writer who wrote a handful of time.
A handful of time read online free book by kit pearson in. I read this book in grade 4 and it still sticks out in my mind as one of my favorite books. I am currently reading outlander and enjoy the time travel aspect. Kit pearson was born in edmonton, alberta, and grew up there and in vancouver, british columbia. A handful of time by pearson, kit, 1947publication date 1988 publisher new york. Feb 01, 1987 i read this book in grade 4 and it still sticks out in my mind as one of my favorite books. Kit pearson manages once again to write a emotional and descriptive book which draws you in from the start. Her parents send patricia to edmonton, to spend the summer with her cousins at their cottage.
Oct 02, 2017 a handful of time, by kit pearson 1987, 186 pages, is a time travel story notable for its extraordinary character development. Apr 19, 2011 a book trailer on a handful of time by kit pearson. A book trailer on a handful of time by kit pearson. Kit pearson books list of books by author kit pearson. Pearson is perhaps best known for her linked novels the sky is falling 1989, looking at the moon 1991, and the lights go on again 1993, published in 1999 as the guests of war trilogy, and awake and dreaming 1996, which won the 1997 governor generals award for english. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on two chapters of a handful of time and is comprised of five different sections. If you enjoyed any of the aforementioned books, i recommend a handful of time.
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