Ordinary Miracles [Paperback]

Diana Aspin (Author)

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Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: Red Deer Press; 1 edition (May 2 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0889952779
ISBN-13: 978-0889952775
Product Dimensions: 22 x 14 x 0.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 204 g

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #564,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Grade 7 Up-A riveting collection of 13 short stories that mesh together and pull readers into a spellbinding tale of the cross-sections of life in a small Canadian community. Combining elements of contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and time-travel fantasy, the author has created a work that leaves readers awash with feelings of empathy for each young protagonist. From the haunting memories of an elderly man about his abandonment by his mother in England and his abusive life as an orphan in Canada to a teen's struggle with his sexuality, this book touches on a variety of issues (alcoholism, death, adultery, poverty) that combine to form the dynamic that drives many social and familial relationships. Through her attention to detail, Aspin has captured the distinctive Canadian flavor (right down to the curling reference) of this small Muskoka community. A superior example of the finest in Canadian fiction.-Robyn Walker, Elgin Court Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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"Stories for the thoughtful and sensitive reader."

-- Muskoka Magazine

"Thoughtful, moving and progressive."

-- Midwest Book Review

"Appeals to a wide variety of adolescent readers."

-- The Standard

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5.0 out of 5 stars Especially recommended for teens and young adults, Sep 21 2003

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Ordinary Miracles is a collection of thirteen stories by Canadian author Diana Aspin, and which revolve around a seemingly common Canadian community. Here are the stories of a man who escaped abusive foster parents in 1909, met a girl from the future, then later found a home, grew up, married, and grew old - as he enters the twenty-first century he remembers the futuristic girl from his memories and the landing card he once gave to her. A thoughtful, moving, and progressive work, Ordinary Miracles is especially recommended for teens and young adults as it draws the reader into its fascinating details of life and love.

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