Namesake
Pajama Press, 2013
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Amazon.ca | Chapters/Indigo or order through your favourite independent bookstore.
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Honours & Awards
- Shortlist, National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award, 2013
- Quill & Quire starred review
- Best Books for Kids and Teens selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
- Woozles Battle of the Books selection (Halifax)
- Canadian Family magazine Great Summer Reads profile (for ages 13 to 16)
Reviews
“ In her debut novel, Sue MacLeod successfully accomplishes a feat many more experienced writers struggle with: weaving an historical narrative smoothly into a contemporary storyline … It sounds like a lot of ground to cover in one slim volume, and it is, but with sensitivity and some well-placed humour, MacLeod pulls it off. ”
“ Both characters are wonderfully fleshed out … MacLeod’s evocative prose makes friendship across time seem possible. ”
“ Without a misstep, Namesake proceeds from a tantalizing prologue
to the satisfying conclusion. Perfectly constructed, this book is a gem. ”
—Canadian Children’s Book News
“ Suspenseful, emotional and powerful. ”
