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The Collected Works of Gretchen Oyster
  • Published: 17 September 2019
  • ISBN: 9780735266216
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 188
  • RRP: $34.99

The Collected Works of Gretchen Oyster

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EBook
17 Sept 2019
Paperback
3 May 2022
Hardback
17 Sept 2019
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Who is Gretchen Oyster? The discovery of a series of mysterious handmade postcards distracts Hartley from trouble at home. A poignant novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Holly Goldberg Sloan.

Hartley Staples, near-graduate of middle school, is grappling with the fact that his older brother has run away from home, when he finds a handmade postcard that fascinates him. And soon he spots another. Despite his losing interest in pretty much everything since Jackson ran away, Hartley finds himself searching for cards in his small town at every opportunity, ignoring other responsibilities, namely choosing a topic for his final project. Who is G.O. and why are they scattering cards about the town?
  • Published: 17 September 2019
  • ISBN: 9780735266216
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 188
  • RRP: $34.99
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About the author

Cary Fagan

CARY FAGAN's kids' books include Robot Island; Hans Christian Andersen Lives Next Door; Water, Water (winner of the Vine National Canadian Jewish Book Award); The Collected Works of Gretchen Oyster; the Kaspar Snit novels; and the Wolfie and Fly chapter book series. He is also the author of many picture books, including Mr. Zinger's Hat (Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award winner), Little Blue Chair, and Bear Wants to Sing.  Cary has received the Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People for his body of work.  He lives in Toronto, Canada.
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Also by Cary Fagan

Robot Island
Hans Christian Andersen Lives Next Door
Water, Water
Bear Wants to Sing
What Are You Doing, Benny?
Mort Ziff Is Not Dead
Little Blue Chair
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Praise for The Collected Works of Gretchen Oyster

PRAISE FOR Mort Ziff is Not Dead:

"Fagan delivers a witty, heartfelt character study complete with bullying siblings and sweet first crushes. . . . A wonderful read told with elegant simplicity." --Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR Wolfie and Fly:

"Fagan has lots of fun with the comedic contrast between Wolfie's misanthropic tendencies and Fly's enthusiasm . . . It's a promising first outing for this memorable odd couple." --Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

"Young readers will enthusiastically embrace this entertaining odd couple." --Starred Review, Booklist