One Year in Coal Harbor

Readers rejoice—Primrose Squarp is back! The wise and curious heroine of the Newbery Honor BookEverything on a Waffle is facing another adventure-filled year in Coal Harbor.

Even though her parents, once lost at sea, are home, there’s a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose—and eager fans—busy. There’s Uncle Jack and Kate Bowzer, who may (or may not) be in love. There’s Ked, a foster child who becomes Primrose’s friend. And there’s the new development on the outskirts of town that threatens the Coal Harbor Primrose knows and treasures.

From National Book Award–winning author Polly Horvath comes a masterful sequel to a beloved novel, sure to please old fans and gain new ones.

A perfect charmer.... Hilarious and touching.” —The Boston Globe

“Nobody does middle grade like Horvath.” —The Horn Book Magazine
From the Hardcover edition.

POLLY HORVATH is one of the most highly acclaimed authors writing today. Her books includeThe Canning Season (National Book Award winner and a YA Canadian Book of the Year),Everything on a Waffle (Newbery Honor Book), The Trolls (National Book Award finalist),My One Hundred Adventures (a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors' Choice, and a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year), andNorthward to the Moon (an Oprah's Book Club Kid's Reading List selection). Her most recent books areMr. and Mrs. Bunny—Detectives Extraordinaire! and Lord and Lady Bunny—Almost Royalty!
From the Hardcover edition.