A Very Fine Line

Julie Johnston

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Tundra Books
15 May 2011

Historical fiction (Children's&YA)

Rosalind Kemp is the youngest in a family of sisters. She lives a comfortable life in a small town in Ontario. Ros is active, loving, and artistic. And, she has second sight.

It is a part of her nature with which she has trouble coming to terms- sometimes it is nothing more than a pleasant parlor trick, like knowing that King Edward will abdicate; sometimes it is a curse that makes her feel freakish; and sometimes it is just plain terrifying. Ros tries everything she can to suppress the gift, and subsequently herself, but nothing works. If she is going to live her life fully, she will have to come to terms with every part of her being, just as everyone must.

This brilliant novel is Julie Johnston at her very best- it is funny, frightening, and painfully insightful.

By: Julie Johnston
Imprint: Tundra Books
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 143mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9780887768293
ISBN 10: 0887768296
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 May 2011
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julie Johnston received the Governor General's Award for her first two books, Hero of Lesser Causes and Adam and Eve and Pinch-Me. Her third novel, The Only Outcast, was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award, as was her novel In Spite of Killer Bees. In 2003, Julie Johnston was awarded the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature in recognition of the enormous contribution her body of work has made to children's literature. Her most recent young adult book, Susanna's Quill, was also critically acclaimed. Published in 2005, As If By Accident is Julie Johnston's first book for adults. Julie Johnston lives in Peterborough, Ontario.

Reviews for A Very Fine Line

Praise for Susanna's Quill .. .[ Susanna's Quill ] brings to the subject what is best about Johnston's writing -- considerable thoughtfulness and proven ability to provide a rich, textured prose that invites readers deeper toward understanding. -- The Toronto Star Praise for In Spite of Killer Bees .. .a signature Julie Johnston story: complex, subtle, and engaging. -- The Horn Book Magazine .. .Johnston's ... narrative is compelling.... An insightful novel about sisters, reconciling past and present, and opening hearts and minds. -- Booklist A gem -- another one -- from two-time Governor General's Award-winner Julie Johnston. -- Globe and Mail From the Hardcover edition.