Children's Fiction Alternative Family
Past Tense /hc
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Sep 1994
- Category
- Alternative Family, Humorous Stories
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780888992147
- Publish Date
- Sep 1994
- List Price
- $6.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 9 to 12
- Grade: 4 to 7
- Reading age: 9 to 12
Description
Max Derbin lives in a household that can only be described as eccentric. Ever since his father died, he and his mum and brother have lived with Uncle Chuck and Aunt Lois, each family member more quirky than the next. A hilarious, off-the-wall story full of unexpected turns and great compassion, Past Tense is one of Ken Roberts' most thought-provoking novels.
About the author
Ken Roberts is the author of several popular books for young readers, including Hiccup Champion of the World, Crazy Ideas, Pop Bottles, Nothing Wright, Past Tense (shortlisted for a Governor General’s Award) and two highly praised previous Thumb books — The Thumb in the Box and Thumb on a Diamond (Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice, SSLI Honor Book, Horn Book Fanfare Top Ten List). Ken is chief librarian of the Hamilton Public Library. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.
Awards
- Short-listed, Governor General's Literary Awards: Text
Editorial Reviews
From unique and creative ways to help a friend faced with terminal cancer, to giving people stories to tell and ways to cope with their challenges, Past Tense packs a surprising punch.
Toronto Star
