The Canning Season: (National Book Award Winner) -- Polly Horvath

<p>One night out of the blue, Ratchet Clark's ill-natured mother uproots her from Florida without a second thought. Ratchet is on a train to Maine for a summer with relatives within the blink of an eye. But these aren't just any relatives. Ratchet's ninety-two-year old great-aunts, twins Penpen and Tilly, live life in their secluded home on their own terms. They were born together, they grew up together, they live together, and they plan to die together. Through thick wilderness, down forgotten, bear-ridden roads, a plethora of strange family history, and a slew of unwelcome guests, Ratchet may just learn what a family can be after all. Unwelcome guests might just bring the greatest gifts of all. <p/>By turns dark and humorous, Polly Horvath offers readers enough quirky characters and outrageous situations to leave them reeling </p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Polly Horvath<br><b>Publisher:</b> Square Fish<br><b>Published:</b> 08/21/2012<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.45lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.70d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780312535643<br><b>Age Range:</b> 12-18<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.6<br><b>Point Value:</b> 8<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>68190 / Canning Season<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>Polly Horvath is the author of many children's books, including <i>Everything on a Waffle</i>, a Newbery Honor book; <i>The Trolls</i>; and <i>The Pepins and Their