In partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Ona Gritz.
ABOUT THE BOOK
August or Forever
Written by Ona Gritz
Ages 9 + | 108 Pages
Publisher: Fitzroy Books | ISBN-13: 9781646033072
Publisher’s Book Summary: Ten-year-old Molly has always loved having a sister, but sisters are supposed to live together, right? Molly certainly thinks so. Unfortunately, her older half-sister Alison lives on a whole other continent. Their video chats are great, and Molly is thrilled when Alison’s hand-written letters arrive in the mail like surprise gifts.
Still, it’s not enough, not compared to what other siblings have. That’s why when Molly finds out that Alison is finally coming to visit over the summer, she devises a plan to get her sister to stay. But then Alison arrives with plans of her own, a fragile heart gets broken, and Molly stumbles upon a painful piece of her sister’s past. Molly has always loved having a sister, but this is the August when she’ll learn what it really means to be one.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ona Gritz is the author of two previous children’s books, including Tangerines and Tea, My Grandparents and Me, a Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Alphabet Book of the Year and Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine Teacher’s Pick. Her essays and poems have been published widely. Recent honors include two Notable mentions in The Best American Essays, a winning entry in The Poetry Archive Now: Wordview 2020 project, two 2021 Pushcart nominations, and a 2022 Best of the Net nomination.
Learn more about her work at onagritz.com.
MY REVIEW OF THIS BOOK:
A RELATIONSHIP REDEFINED
August or Forever
Written by Ona Gritz
Ten-year-old Molly is excited that Alison, her older stepsister, will be leaving her home in London to visit upstate New York. Throughout the years Molly has carried on a virtual relationship with her sister, meeting only once years ago. Now Alison has graduated university and Molly devises a plan to ensure her visit becomes permanent.
This tale is narrated in first person by Molly. Perhaps she loves Alison too much. Each of the girls have experienced troubles and losses. Molly needs to learn to recognize her sister’s needs as well as her own.
Gritz develops the characters in detail, using apt dialogue that conveys their emotions. She explores family bonds including complex issues like love and loss. The chapters are short and easy to follow. While the book targets a middle-grade audience, it also strikes a chord among adult readers. A great book for a book club or classroom discussion; the author includes starter questions at the end of the story.
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a paperback copy of August or Forever, autographed by Ona Gritz, and a glass heart necklace (like one that figures prominently in the story)!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A signed, paperback copy of August or Forever
A glass heart necklace
Nine (9) winners receive:
A signed, paperback copy of August or Forever
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TOUR SCHEDULE
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023The Children’s Book ReviewA book review of August or Forever |
| Thursday, February 2, 2023The Fairview ReviewA book review of August or Forever |
| Friday, February 3, 2023Writer with WanderlustA book review of August or Forever |
| Monday, February 6, 2023The Momma SpotA book review of August or Forever |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2023The Growing Readers PodcastAn author interview with Ona Gritz |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023Barbara Ann Mojica’s BlogA book review of August or Forever |
| Thursday, February 9, 2023My Reading GetawayAn author interview with Ona Gritz |
| Friday, January 10, 2023J.R.s Book ReviewsA book review of August or Forever |
| Monday, February 13, 2023BookshelfmamaAn Instagram post of August or Forever |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2023The Children’s Book ReviewA booklist featuring August or Forever |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2023Cover Lover Book ReviewAn article by author Ona Gritz |
| Thursday, February 16, 2023Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersAn article by author Ona Gritz |
| Friday, February 17, 2023icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review of August or Forever |
| Monday, February 20, 2023Life Is What It’s CalledAn author interview with Ona Gritz |
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