Graveyard Girl - Softcover

Myers, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1479205427 ISBN 13: 9781479205424

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

It is 1878 and a yellow fever epidemic has turned the boisterous city of Memphis solemn and fearful. The fever has taken Eli s mother and sister and driven his grieving father away. All alone, he vows to harden his heart against further loss. Yet Eli is soon drawn to Grace, an angelic, otherworldly girl people call the Graveyard Girl. But even the Graveyard Girl may not be able to help when the ghosts of loved ones begin to visit Eli and Addie. Anna Myers's insight and warmth make Graveyard Girl a deeply moving portrait of three young people and their struggle to persevere in the face of tragedy.

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From the Back Cover:

"Tears ain't my problem. Eli Mahoney don't cry." He jammed his hands hard into his pants pockets. He could feel her looking at him. He wished she were a boy. He would fight any boy who made him feel so uncomfortable.

"You don't cry Eli Mahoney?" Her face suddenly looked very sad. "You don't cry. What a pity." She turned and walked away then. "I need the list," she called to Victor. "Any unknown bodies this time?" Eli stood very still and watched the Graveyard Girl cross the grass. He wanted to dislike her but there was something about her, something that beat against the wall he was working to build around himself.

Also by Anna Myers

Red-Dirt Jessie
"Myers writes with rare understanding of a young girl's highs and lows .... The simplicity of the language goes right to the heart."-- Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)

Rosie's Tiger
"This perceptive story of a girl wrestling with raging jealousy-- Rosie's tiger-- provides intriguing insights into family dynamics and the power of friendship."-- Horn Book

About the Author:

Author of 19 books, Anna Myers writes historical and contemporary fiction for young adult readers. Anna Myers has been honored many times for her outstanding writing. Anna Myers’ novels show the human side of history by using fictional characters to tell a story of everyday people caught up in monumental events [School Library Journal]. Anna loves to talk to classroom groups. Teachers and librarians are welcome to write me: anna (at) annamyers.info to schedule a visit. Visit Anna online at annamyers.info

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1479205427
• ISBN 13: 9781479205424
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124