Name of the Child

by Marilynn Reynolds

During the flu epidemic of 1913, Lloyd has been sent to relatives in the country. He is frightened of coyotes, illness and independence, but finds himself bundled into a wagon on a stormy night, a tiny nameless baby thrust into his arms. He must get the baby to safety, but will he be able to overcome his fears sufficiently to drive the wagon along the deserted muddy road, as rain pelts down and darkness falls? When the wagon slips sideways into a ditch, Lloyd faces an even greater test.

Genres: Historical Fiction

Hardcover

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Marilynn Reynolds was born in Sudbury, Ontario, but has spent most of her life on the Prairies. This life, combined with her mother's and grandparents' experiences growing up in wide-open spaces, gave her a wealth of story material and a unique look at early Canadian life.

Marilynn lives with her husband in Edmonton, where, after graduating from the University of Alberta, she worked as a reporter and book reviewer for the Edmonton Journal. More recently, she was the Edmonton editor of Western Living Magazine. In 1981 she resigned to write full-time for children. The New Land is Marilynn's third collaboration with illustrator Stephen McCallum published by Orca Books. Belle's Journey, their first book together, was short-listed for the Henry Kreisel Award for Best First Book.

Marilynn is a confident public speaker, is a comfortable giving presentations and has been an extremely popular speaker in schools.

Reviews

[Miss Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illustrated fiction gr 1-4


1918 flu epidemic. Lloyd is afraid of everything including riding the train by himself to stay with his aunt and uncle in the country during the epidemic. When his aunt and uncle come down with flu, it is up to Lloyd to get their new baby to safety and to get help.