In essence, Amy comes of age as she fights to find her voice in the outside world and shed some of her debilitating insecurity. Strykowski ably depicts Amy's insecurity and self-doubt, Craig's bravura and pain, and Miss Cogshell's wisdom with a deft, convincing touch. Readers should still enjoy losing themselves in the coastal setting, especially those who share Amy's concern for animals. Strykowski lovingly captures seaside Maine and the travails of adolescence in her quiet, sweet-natured debut novel. Anne Broyles, award-winning author of PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKSĬall Me Amy is a powerful read that should prove so very hard to put down, highly recommended. With a skillful hand, Strykowski introduces us to a small town with memorable characters and the girl who could bring them all together. Readers will cheer for Amy as she protects Pup, gains confidence, faces challenges, and comes up with an idea that could change not only the future of her village, but also, her own life. Kathleen Benner Duble, acclaimed author of THE SACRIFICEĪ wounded seal pup propels 13-year-old Amy Henderson into an unlikely alliance with an unusual older woman and a mysterious boy in a small Maine fishing village. The events that will force her to discover who she is, what she is made of and how shewants others to perceive her are sweetly told through awkward teenage moments, the triumphs and sadnessesof that age and ultimately, Amy's discovery of herown beliefs, strength and courage. In a small town in Maine in the 1970's, Amy is standingon the brink of childhood. Well-drawn, sympathetic characters and the developing spark between Amy and Craig combine to create a pleasant, satisfying read. "Call Me Amy" is a powerful read that should prove so very hard to put down, highly recommended.
Having all the ingredients of first love, faith, loss and strength makes 'Amy' unforgettable. This is a wonderful YA tale for the simple fact that it shows one and all that the power and courage to stand up and be heard in this life comes from within. With a skillful hand, Strykowski introduces us to a small town with memorable characters and the girl who could bring them all together." -Anne Broyles, award-winning author of PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS "A wounded seal pup propels 13-year-old Amy Henderson into an unlikely alliance with an unusual older woman and a mysterious boy in a small Maine fishing village. Own beliefs, strength and courage." -Kathleen Benner Duble, acclaimed author of THE SACRIFICE Of that age and ultimately, Amy's discovery of her Wants others to perceive her are sweetly told throughĪwkward teenage moments, the triumphs and sadnesses To discover who she is, what she is made of and how she
"In a small town in Maine in the 1970's, Amy is standing
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