Never to be Told

by Becky Citra

tagged: alternative family, orphans & foster homes, paranormal

Description

Asia has lived with elderly Ira and his wife Maddy on their farm for as long as she can remember. When Ira has a heart attack Asia's world is turned upside down. Faced with the possibility of losing the only family she has ever known, Asia is frightened but fascinated by the appearance of a ghost that only she can see and hear.

About the Author

Becky Citra is the author of 23 award-winning books for children and teens, including Rachel Bird, winner of the The Whippoorwill Award. A retired school teacher, she enjoys connecting with children through library and school visits. She lives on a ranch in British Columbia and spends the winters on Saltspring Island.

Age:: 9 to 12
Grade:: 4 to 7
Reading age:: 9 to 12

Awards

Short-listed, Red Cedar nominee
Commended, OLA Best Bets
Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Award nominee
Commended, CCBC Our Choice
Short-listed, Silver Birch nominee

Editorial Reviews

"Citra writes about what she knows with both veracity and assurance."

— Canadian Book Review Annual

"Well paced and readable."

— Canadian Literature

"An outstanding book...takes[s] you on a windy roller-coaster ride...5 stars"

— TeensReadToo.com

"A real page-turner, with strong, likable main characters."

— School Library Journal

"Highly Recommended."

— CM Magazine

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