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The Four Seasons of Lucy McKenzie
Author(s): Kirsty Murray (Author)
- Publisher: A&U Children
- Publication Date: 30 July 2013
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 216 pages
- ISBN-10: 1743317026
- ISBN-13: 9781743317020
Book Description
The room was full of moon shadows and dancing light. But it was the wall around the window that Lucy couldn’t stop staring at, the one with the painting of Spring. It was as bright as a sunny day and the tiny yellow flowers that covered the fields were moving, as if a breeze had blown through the painting and set all the petals dancing.Lucy McKenzie can walk through walls. Sent to stay with her Aunt Big in a hidden valley, Lucy discovers the old house is full of mysteries. One hot night, she hears a voice calling from inside a painting on the dining-room wall.On the other side of the painting, Lucy meets three children. Together they race horses through the bush, battle fires and floods, and make friendships that will last a lifetime. But who are April, Tom and Jimmy Tiger, and what magic has drawn Lucy to them?
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A powerful story of life’s continuity; magical realism at its best.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Possibly my personal favorite book of the year so far.” –Charlotte’s Library
“This novel is a fine example of magical realism replete with beautiful scenery and believable characters. Murray has a lovely way of creating story, drawing the reader into this quiet, time-traveling tale of mystery, family, and art.” –Booklist Online Exclusive
About the Author
Kirsty Murray is the author of fourteen books for children and teenagers. Her novels have won and been short-listed for numerous awards including the WA Premier’s Award and the NSW Premier’s History Award. She has been a Creative Fellow of the State Library of Victoria and an Asialink Literature Resident in South India. Her books include: India Dark, Vulture’s Gate, Market Blues, Walking Home with Marie-Claire and the epic quartet of historical fiction, ‘Children of the Wind’. She lives in Melbourne with her husband and a drifting tribe of young people. www.kirstymurray.com
