Jack and the Hurricane

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ISBN: 9781771030595

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Set in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, Jack and the Hurricane follows young, willful Jack on his adventure to save his cousin's birthday party, no matter what Mother Nature has in store. Despite the appeals of neighbours, firefighters and even the army, Jack sets out into a world that is falling down around him, yet his determination and imagination keep him moving forward. The hurricane increases in strength and damage as Jack journeys to brighten the day for his family members. It's a story about determination, risk and caring, all wrapped up in wind, rain, flooding and power outages. An engaging read for children of all ages, Jack and the Hurricane is a story of family, friends and purpose that will tickle your funny bone and delight your heart.

Title Jack and the Hurricane
Author Name Joshua Goudie (CA), Craig Goudie (CA)
Product Type Hard Cover

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Set in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, Jack and the Hurricane follows young, willful Jack on his adventure to save his cousin's birthday party, no matter what Mother Nature has in store. Despite the appeals of neighbours, firefighters and even the army, Jack sets out into a world that is falling down around him, yet his determination and imagination keep him moving forward. The hurricane increases in strength and damage as Jack journeys to brighten the day for his family members. It's a story about determination, risk and caring, all wrapped up in wind, rain, flooding and power outages. An engaging read for children of all ages, Jack and the Hurricane is a story of family, friends and purpose that will tickle your funny bone and delight your heart.

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Joshua Goudie's work has been published in The Telegram as well as The Cuffer Anthology, Volumes IV and V. In 2012 he was twice shortlisted for the Cuffer Prize with his short story, "Satsuma and Cigarettes", placing second in the competition. The following year he was shortlisted for the Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union Fresh Fish Award, one of the most generous prizes given in Canada to an emerging, unpublished writer. Born in Grand Falls-Windsor, he now lives in St. John's. Joshua holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. As a break from writing Joshua is frequently found behind a drum kit playing with some friends in a local 'downtown band'.

ISBN: 9781771030595

Item Publish Date: 2014 / 10 / 14

Measurements: 8.5 in X 8.5 in X 0 in

Weight: 0.4 kg

Page Count: 32