The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. When patricias mother sends her to her cousins cottage for the summer. The war of 1812 diary of susanna merritt by kit pearson. When she was eight she moved to vancouver, and when she was thirteen she moved back to edmonton. She was born in edmonton, alberta on april 30, 1947 but she also grew up in vancouver. Meettheauthor recording with kit pearson about awake and dreaming. Kit pearson worked as a librarian for many years before publishing her first novel, the daring game 1986. She initially is hesitant with her relatives, since she is smothered by her aunts and uncles, and held in contempt by her cousins. When patricias mother sends her to her cousins cottage for the summer, patricia doesnt want to go. A handful of time by kit pearson fantastic fiction.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. She doesnt know her cousins at all, and shes never been good. A handful of time by kit pearson book cover, description, publication history. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Shop amongst our popular books, including 45, the sky is falling, lights go on again and more from kit pearson. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. 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 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. A handful of time ebook by kit pearson rakuten kobo. Kit pearson a daughter goes back in time and meets her mother as a young girl. She pulled her fingers through it and started to tremble. When patricias mother sends her to her cousins cottage for the. A handful of time by kit pearson reed novel studies. She has also contributed to a season for miracles and hoping for home. She initially is hesitant with her relatives, since she is smothered by her aunts and uncles, and held in. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information. She came with the solution that when she winds the old watch it will take it to the past.
Kit pearson books list of books by author kit pearson. A handful of time by pearson, kit and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 01, 1987 a handful of time bibliographic information author. Oct 27, 2017 a handful of time is a complete 70 page novel study guide based on the popular novel by kit pearson. She couldnt believe that she was back here so suddenly that the vivid dream was over. 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. 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. Kit pearson born april 30, 1947 in edmonton, alberta is the author of the dear canada book, whispers of war. A handful of time reed novel studies teaching resources. 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 englishlanguage childrens literature. Kit pearson is currently considered a single author. Handful of time by kit pearson 1988, hardcover for sale. Also, its the first book i can recall in which the main character becomes invisible when travelling back in time. A handful of time by pearson, kit, 1947publication date 1988 publisher new york.
A handful of time by kit pearson published by viking kestrel, 1987 isbn 0670815322 cla book of the year for children 1988. If you enjoyed any of the aforementioned books, i recommend a handful of time. A handful of time, by kit pearson 1987, 186 pages, is a time travel story notable for its extraordinary character development. A book trailer on a handful of time by kit pearson.
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. 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. The guide is presented chapterbychapter and includes the following distinct sections. 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. Her parents send patricia to edmonton, to spend the summer with her cousins at their cottage. Kit pearson was born in edmonton, alberta, and grew up there and in vancouver, british columbia. Canadian library association bookoftheyear for children award 1988 plot summary. A handful of time kindle edition by kit pearson author visit amazons kit pearson page. Canada, toronto, 320 front street date of publication. A handful of time by kit pearson chapters 12 before you read the chapter.
Aug 27, 2010 a handful of time by kit pearson paperback. Before you read, vocabulary, comprehension questions including many. When i was somewhere between the ages of eight and ten, i discovered kit pearson, a canadian author whose books for young people are classicsthe daring game, guests of war, a handful of time, and awake and dreaming are the ones that come to mind immediatelybut she has been writing for decades. When patricias parents decide to separate, she is sent to spend the summer with her cousins on an alberta lake. 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. 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. 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. Oct 02, 2017 a handful of time, by kit pearson 1987, 186 pages, is a time travel story notable for its extraordinary character development. Canadian library association book of theyear for children award 1988 plot summary.
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. Apr 19, 2011 a book trailer on a handful of time by kit pearson. On kit pearson and the nature of reading canlit the toast. 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. Kit pearson is the writer who wrote a handful of time. Juvenile fiction, fantasy, juvenile literature, time travel, family.
While invisible, patricia gets to spy on her mother, who is twelve years old when patricia sees her. Kathleen margaret pearson cm born april 30, 1947 is a canadian writer and winner of. 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. Kit pearson manages once again to write a emotional and descriptive book which draws you in from the start. Already shy and awkward, her misery is increased by her cousins bullying. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A handful of time read online free book by kit pearson in. Dec 06, 2011 kit pearson worked as a librarian for many years before publishing her first novel, the daring game 1986. Patricia had her hair wet so what happened was real. Before you read, vocabulary, comprehension questions including many higherlevel thinking questions.
Aug 18, 2019 kit pearson manages once again to write a emotional and descriptive book which draws you in from the start. A handful of time by kit pearson overdrive rakuten. She took the watch and it was two oclock, she couldnt believe it. Finally, when they refuse to play with her, patricia hides in the small cabin behind the cottage. Buy a cheap copy of a handful of time book by kit pearson. Patricia is sent away for the summer to her aunts house while her parents settle their separation papers. A handful of time is a complete 70 page novel study guide based on the popular novel by kit pearson. Patricia wanted to know the time, she left the cabin at two oclock. A handful of time is the perfect cross between a fun time travel 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. Kathleen margaret pearson cm born april 30, 1947 is a canadian writer and winner of numerous literature awards. Read a handful of time by kit pearson available from rakuten kobo.