Harvey and the Extraordinary
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
Harvey and the Extraordinary
By (Author) Eliza Martin
Illustrated by Anna Bron
Annick Press Ltd
Annick Press Ltd
9th February 2022
Canada
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
176
Width 139mm, Height 190mm
Description
Age range 9 to 12
Imaginative, self-confident, EXTRAORDINARY Mimi steps into the spotlight in this charming debut with an emotional heart.
If you were to imagine an extraordinary moment of destiny, I bet you wouldnt imagine it in a kitchen on a particularly ordinary Wednesday. I bet you wouldnt imagine a plate of cheese and crackers or a replacement best friend but this was my moment. Because when my Dad left to be a trick high diver in Mr. Morellis Big Top Circus Extravaganza, he left his ordinary life to achieve his extraordinary destiny. Grandma didnt realise she had just handed me the key to my extraordinary life.
Mimi is the expert in all things extraordinary, like snow days, blue raspberry candy, and especially her dad, who recently joined the circus. And shes sure hell be back to recruit her once she proves how extraordinary she can be. With her new hamster as her assistant, Mimi starts rehearsals for a marvellous mime show. But her moody older brother and needy ex-best-friendnot to mention memories of the day her dad left home keep interfering with her plans.
Still, Mimi throws herself into her act. Everything has to be perfect for her dads return even if no one but her hamster believes in her. Even if Mimi is starting to doubt her own story, too.
Debut author Eliza Martins quirky characters are brought vividly to life by Anna Brons endearing art in this charming novel about savoring the extraordinary in even the most difficult moments.
Author Bio
ELIZA MARTIN is a writer, theatre artist, and arts educator. She works with children and youth in Toronto, Ontario. Harvey and the Extraordinary, based on her 2018 play, is her debut novel.
ANNA BRON studied traditional animation at Sheridan College. She illustrated the award-winning picture book Salma the Syrian Chef and has animated, designed, and directed commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
