Description: The Year Without a Summer by Arlene Mark Explosive volcanic eruptions are cool, really, cool. They inject ash into the stratosphere and deflect the suns rays. When eighth grader Jamie Fulton learns that snow fell in June in his hometown because of an eruption on the other side of the world, hes psyched! He could have snowboarded if hed lived back in 1815 during the year without a summer. Clara Montalvo, who recently arrived at Jamies school after surviving Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, has a different take all this. She is astounded-and disturbed-by Jamies frenzied enthusiasm for what she considers an obvious disaster. The teens battling arguments cause science class disruption and create academic trouble: Jamies headed for a failing grade in science, and may not even graduate from eighth grade; Claras scholarship hopes are dashed. And school isnt the only place where Jamie and Clara are facing hardship: as they quarrel whether natural disasters can be beneficial, their home lives are also unraveling. Uncertainty about Jamies wounded brother returning from Afghanistan and Claras unreachable father back in Puerto Rico forces the two vulnerable teens to share their worries and sadness. As their focus shifts from natural disasters to personal calamities to man-made climate changes, the teens take surprising steps that astonish them. Ultimately, through hard work and growing empathy for each other, as well as for their classmates distress over the climate change affecting their lives, Jamie and Clara empower themselves and the people they touch. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Arlene Mark grew up in western Pa. steel country before making her way to NYC to begin her career. After working in fashion, marrying, and committing to her family, she lived in London, Caracas, and Toronto with husband and three children before settling in CT. She has an MA in special education, a certification in school psychology and interned at NY State Psychiatric Institute. Her work has appeared in Highlights for Children, Spider, Skipping Stones, Adolescence, Their World, and Greenwich Magazine. She is the author of To the Tower, A Greenwich Adventure, coauthor of Paraverbal Communication with Children: Not Through Words Alone and has served as a Greenwich Time contributing editor writing articles about childrens emotional lives. Her eight grandchildren are enthusiastic fans. When not writing, Arlene can be found lobstering with her husband, Reuben, visiting schools in Asia and Latin America, reading (mostly books for kids), and screening new films. Review "Marks novel will appeal to both a middle-grade and YA audience, as itdiscusses its heavy topics with finesse and warmth. Its a compellingblend of a teenage romance and a tale of attempting to make a differencein the world at large. . . . A well-balanced and wide-ranging story foryoung readers."—Kirkus Review"Mixing a teenage romance with political and environmental commentary, The Year Without a Summer is an inspiring novel."—Foreword Reviews "A wonderful and captivating read about courage, commitment, and thepower to make a difference at any age. Dont go another day withoutreading The Year Without a Summer."—Howard Roughan, New York Times best-selling author "A touching story that intertwines the complex dynamics of both ourrelationships and the climate system . . . reminding us of the power ofcuriosity and scientific discovery in forging a better life. The richstoryline reminds me of my own love of skiing at a young (and older!)age." —John Fasullo, PhD Project Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research "What will happen if empathy vanishes and we only consider our ownlimited points of view? This timely book is an engaging contribution toyoung peoples understanding of global warming, raising important,interesting, and powerful questions for young readers. The Year Without a Summer demonstrates vividly that people are more than what they seem, and that everyone has a heartache." —Selene Castrovilla, author of Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America"Two main characters from different cultures discover their ordinary butdiffering views about lots of things. I love how they find ways todisagree, even agree sometimes, and summon courage to face all thatcomes their eighth grade way, including natural, man-made, and familydisasters. I couldnt put the novel down." —Miguel Garcia-Colon, Greenwich Library, Byram Shubert Branch Manager Long Description Explosive volcanic eruptions are cool, really, cool. They inject ash into the stratosphere and deflect the suns rays. When eighth grader Jamie Fulton learns that snow fell in June in his hometown because of an eruption on the other side of the world, hes psyched! He could have snowboarded if hed lived back in 1815 during the year without a summer. Clara Montalvo, who recently arrived at Jamies school after surviving Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, has a different take all this. She is astounded--and disturbed--by Jamies frenzied enthusiasm for what she considers an obvious disaster. The teens battling arguments cause science class disruption and create academic trouble: Jamies headed for a failing grade in science, and may not even graduate from eighth grade; Claras scholarship hopes are dashed. And school isnt the only place where Jamie and Clara are facing hardship: as they quarrel whether natural disasters can be beneficial, their home lives are also unraveling. Uncertainty about Jamies wounded brother returning from Afghanistan and Claras unreachable father back in Puerto Rico forces the two vulnerable teens to share their worries and sadness. As their focus shifts from natural disasters to personal calamities to man-made climate changes, the teens take surprising steps that astonish them. Ultimately, through hard work and growing empathy for each other, as well as for their classmates distress over the climate change affecting their lives, Jamie and Clara empower themselves and the people they touch. Review Text "Marks novel will appeal to both a middle-grade and YA audience, as it discusses its heavy topics with finesse and warmth. Its a compelling blend of a teenage romance and a tale of attempting to make a difference in the world at large. . . . A well-balanced and wide-ranging story for young readers." -- Kirkus Review "Mixing a teenage romance with political and environmental commentary, The Year Without a Summer is an inspiring novel." -- Foreword Reviews "A wonderful and captivating read about courage, commitment, and the power to make a difference at any age. Dont go another day without reading The Year Without a Summer ." --Howard Roughan, New York Times best-selling author "A touching story that intertwines the complex dynamics of both our relationships and the climate system . . . reminding us of the power of curiosity and scientific discovery in forging a better life. The rich storyline reminds me of my own love of skiing at a young (and older!) age." --John Fasullo, PhD Project Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research "What will happen if empathy vanishes and we only consider our own limited points of view? This timely book is an engaging contribution to young peoples understanding of global warming, raising important, interesting, and powerful questions for young readers. The Year Without a Summer demonstrates vividly that people are more than what they seem, and that everyone has a heartache." --Selene Castrovilla, author of Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America "Two main characters from different cultures discover their ordinary but differing views about lots of things. I love how they find ways to disagree, even agree sometimes, and summon courage to face all that comes their eighth grade way, including natural, man-made, and family disasters. I couldnt put the novel down." --Miguel Garcia-Colon, Greenwich Library, Byram Shubert Branch Manager Review Quote "Marks novel will appeal to both a middle-grade and YA audience, as itdiscusses its heavy topics with finesse and warmth. Its a compellingblend of a teenage romance and a tale of attempting to make a differencein the world at large. . . . A well-balanced and wide-ranging story foryoung readers." -- Kirkus Review "Mixing a teenage romance with political and environmental commentary, The Year Without a Summer is an inspiring novel." -- Foreword Reviews "A wonderful and captivating read about courage, commitment, and thepower to make a difference at any age. Dont go another day withoutreading The Year Without a Summer ." --Howard Roughan, New York Times best-selling author "A touching story that intertwines the complex dynamics of both ourrelationships and the climate system . . . reminding us of the power ofcuriosity and scientific discovery in forging a better life. The richstoryline reminds me of my own love of skiing at a young (and older!)age." --John Fasullo, PhD Project Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research "What will happen if empathy vanishes and we only consider our ownlimited points of view? This timely book is an engaging contribution toyoung peoples understanding of global warming, raising important,interesting, and powerful questions for young readers. The Year Without a Summer demonstrates vividly that people are more than what they seem, and that everyone has a heartache." --Selene Castrovilla, author of Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America "Two main characters from different cultures discover their ordinary butdiffering views about lots of things. I love how they find ways todisagree, even agree sometimes, and summon courage to face all thatcomes their eighth grade way, including natural, man-made, and familydisasters. I couldnt put the novel down." --Miguel Garcia-Colon, Greenwich Library, Byram Shubert Branch Manager Description for Sales People --Blurb from best-selling author: Howard Roughan, New York Times bestselling author says of this novel: "A wonderful and captivating read about courage, commitment, and the power to make a difference at any age. Dont go another day without reading The Year Without a Summer. " --Timeliness: Today, millions of young people are fighting-passionate about the damaging effects of climate change and harm to their planet and futures. Teens of all ages will want to read this novel and join the ranks of this activist movement --Relatable characters: Twenty-five percent of all school students are children of immigrant parents, yet there is still a disproportionately low level of representation in YA literature of this population; young people are thirsty for protagonists like Clara. Details ISBN1684631475 Author Arlene Mark Short Title The Year Without a Summer Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1684631475 ISBN-13 9781684631476 Format Paperback Subtitle A Novel Publisher SparkPress Country of Publication United States Imprint SparkPress Place of Publication Tempe Pages 296 Audience Age 12-16 NZ Release Date 2022-09-29 US Release Date 2022-09-29 UK Release Date 2022-09-29 Publication Date 2022-09-29 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2022-11-21 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168562545;
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