Booky: A Trilogy
by Bernice Thurman Hunter
Beatrice Thomson doesn't mind her funny nickname. It makes her feel special, which is important when you're the middle child: not the smartest, or the best-looking, or a boy. The Depression years are hard ones, with her father out of work and the family struggling to make ends meet. But irrepressible Booky, with her big imagination and even bigger plans, can tackle anything. A sharp-eyed kid can find plenty to see and do without spending a cent. Even if it does get her into scrapes!
close this panelAward-winner Bernice Thurman Hunter is the author of many highly acclaimed historical novels, including The Booky Trilogy and the equally successful Margaret books. Recently, Bernice was appointed to the Order of Canada Award for her contributions to the country. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
close this panel"Hunter can recapture exactly how it felt to be a funny, spirited, naïve, noticing kind of kid scampering through Toronto's Depression years on an empty stomach and skinny legs." (Toronto Star)
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