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I am a fan of Team Tamaki. Since moving to Canada, I've made a point of reading books by Canadian authors and quickly found that I like the work of both Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki. Their books usually feature lots of uncomfortable moments in girlhood and growing up. This One Summer is visually quite beautiful, but the story is painful. Rose and her family spend the summer at their cottage in Awago each year (so Canadian!), but this summer finds Mom depressed, Dad trying to keep traditions
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Vacation book #2. This is a stunning book. The girls alienation and connection, their longing, carefreeness, caution... and the drama that's happening around them, in their homes and in town - it's just arresting. And the drawing captures it all. Truly mesmerizing book.
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Loved the art but was disappointed by the story line.
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