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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
May 2008
Price:
$16.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
5.5 x 8.25 in
Pages:
304 pp
Ages:
12
Grades:
7
ISBN-13: 9781599902494
ISBN-10: 1599902494
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The Patron Saint of Butterflies
By Cecilia Galante
Book Description
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Agnes and Honey have always been best friends, but as they've become young women, they've started to drift apart. Agnes loves being a Believer at Mount Blessing, the religious commune where they live, but Honey hates the control Emmanuel, their leader, has over their lives.When Agnes's grandmother, Nana Pete, makes an unexpected visit to the commune, she discovers a violent secret that the Believers are desperate to keep quiet. And when Agnes's little brother is seriously injured and Emmanuel refuses to send him to a hospital, Nana Pete seizes the opportunity to get the three children out of Mount Blessing.Told from both Honey and Agnes's points of view, The Patron Saint of Butterflies explores the definition of family, what it means to be faithful and how love can mean hurting someone to protect them..
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PRAISE FOR PATRON SAINTS:
"Great story, unique perspectives and (most importantly) a captivating voice from the get go. There are plenty of books that have great concepts and fail miserably on conveying that concept without preaching. This one nails it."-Patty Norman, Copperfield's, Petaluma, CA
"Patron Saint is a natural to become an instant hit within the rapidly expanding teen market."-Bob Curry, B&N, Wilkes-Barre, PA
"I finished it in one day, I was so involved in the story. Cecilia has done an amazing job creating fascinating, real characters."-Lynn Gonchar, Tudor Bookshop, Kingston, PA
"I picked up The Patron Saint of Butterflies and didn't put it down until I finished the last page, a heartbreaking, tragic and ultimately hopeful story that deserves all of our attention."-Shannon Mathis, Books Inc, San Francisco, CA
CECILIA GALANTE grew up in a religious commune until the age of 15. She is currently a high school English teacher, and lives with her husband and three children in Kingston, Pennsy
“Readers will be fascinated by a glimpse into a lifestyle not often seen.” –Booklist
“[Galante’s] dramatic storytelling will pique teens’ curiosity.” –Kirkus
“Swift-moving debut.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Realistic and emotionally charged.” ―SLJ
"An exceptional and powerful story. ...This grim tale of realistic fiction will have teens enthralled, unable to put this book down until the final page." --VOYA
“[S]tunningly original debut novel. . . .The author offers an introduction to the wonder of butterflies along with memorable characters and a fascinating exploration of family, faith and love.” –Buffalo News
“The Patron Saint of Butterflies is Cecilia Galante’s debut novel --- and what a truly special, amazing, heart-touching work of art it is! . . .The story pulls readers through the pages with a persistent urgency to discover what happens to the two main characters. Galante is a very talented writer, and fans will eagerly look forward to her next book.” –Teenreads.com
“The Patron Saint of Butterflies is a truly amazing. The writing has a wonderful style and quality, shifting between two teenage best friends. . .”—flamingnet.com
“This is a stunning, incredible, and heartfelt novel . . . I could really tell that the author was writing from her heart and that made me enjoy the story even more.”—teensreadtoo.com
“The plot is quick and intense, and the writing vivid enough that after Honey tasted her fist Big Mac, I just had to do the same. The Big Mac may be tasty, but given the choice, I'd rather devour a book as good as The Patron Saint of Butterflies any day.” ― sarahmillerbooks.blogspot.com
“How much did I love The Patron Saint Of Butterflies? It is definitely in the running for my own personal Best Book of 2008 award.”—YA Books Central
“But, the main reason for reading this isn't the good plot or the balanced storytelling, or even the compelling characters (though those are all good reasons). It's because it's a great story, about love and family and friendship and finding oneself even when all seems lost. What more could a person ask for out of a book?” –Estella’s Revenge
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