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Drama Canadian

Jake's Gift

by (author) Julia Mackey

Publisher
J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
Initial publish date
Oct 2022
Category
Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781897289983
    Publish Date
    Nov 2013
    List Price
    $14.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781990737381
    Publish Date
    Oct 2022
    List Price
    $9.99

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Description

While revisiting the shores of Juno Beach, Jake, a Canadian World War II veteran, encounters a precocious ten-year-old from the local village. Isabelle's inquisitive nature challenges the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts–most notably, the wartime death of his eldest brother. By revealing the very personal story behind one soldier’s grave, Jake's Gift takes us to the heart of remembrance.

About the author

Julia Mackey was born in Birmingham, England. When she was three years old her family moved to Canada. She grew up in Beaconsfield, Quebec. After graduating with a B.Ed from McGill University, Julia moved to Victoria, BC, to pursue a more creative life. It was there she met and trained with artist Robert Osborne, who introduced her to the world of theatre. Soon after, she started writing and performing with the acclaimed treatre troupe Theatre SKAM. In 2007, Julia and her partner and director, Dirk Van Stralen, created Juno Productions. To date, they have toured Jake’s Gift to over 185 communities across Canada. When not on the road, Julia splits her time between Vancouver and Wells, BC.

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