Jeannie and the Gentle Giants - Armstrong, Luanne
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For ages 8-14. This is a novel which deals with the problems experienced by children when they are taken from their parents and have to make a new life with foster parents in a new community. In Jeannie's case, the problems begin when her mother falls ill and can no longer care for her. Taken from her home, placed with foster parents and unable to discover the whereabouts of her ill mother, young Jeannie withdraws into herself and can think only of running away. Gradually her defences are breached by two immensely large and wonderful workhorses and their perceptive and humorous owner. Through…mehr

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For ages 8-14. This is a novel which deals with the problems experienced by children when they are taken from their parents and have to make a new life with foster parents in a new community. In Jeannie's case, the problems begin when her mother falls ill and can no longer care for her. Taken from her home, placed with foster parents and unable to discover the whereabouts of her ill mother, young Jeannie withdraws into herself and can think only of running away. Gradually her defences are breached by two immensely large and wonderful workhorses and their perceptive and humorous owner. Through the horses and her work on the farm, Jeannie develops new interests, learns to ride and becomes involved in the daily life of the farm, even helping with horse-logging. In turn, Jeannie learns about friendship, love and trust, and ultimately gains the maturity and self-confidence to accept the challenge of becoming herself a care-giver. In this sensitive and moving story, Luanne Armstrong draws us into a world of pain, growth and fulfilment.
Autorenporträt
Luanne Armstrong was born and raised in the Kootenays. She holds a BA (Honours) in Creative Writing and Journalism from the University of Victoria and a MFA in Creative Writing from UBC. She has taught at numerous institutions including The Kootenay School of the Arts, the Okanagan School of the Arts and Langara College while authoring numerous books, including the young adult novels, Annie, and Arly and Spike, both awarded a Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection. Luanne Armstrong's writing has appeared in several newspapers and magazines, including the Vancouver Sun and Georgia Straight, Geist, Herizons, and Salon Online. She is managing editor of Hodgepog Books.