Short-listed for the 2011 Saskatchewan Book Awards: Childrens Literature Award and Regina Book Award Who is the girl staring out of the old photograph? Every time Alyssa Dixon looks at it, even by accident, she finds herself on an Iowa farm in 1931. The past is nothing like Alyssas unhappy life her mother severely depressed after the stillbirth of Alyssas baby sister; escalating bullying by Brooklynne, a popular girl; and a teacher who is unsympathetic toward Alyssas familys pacifist beliefs. Why cant Alyssa live in the past with her new friend, Deborah? Yet Alyssa is always pulled back to the present, where things only get worse. Maybe the farm isnt so idyllic, though. Deborahs mother is ill with a difficult pregnancy, and theres so much work. A series of old family photos shows Alyssa unsettling things about Deborahs family things Deborah seems not to know. Can Alyssa help the baby be born safely, and at the same time work through the overwhelming problems at home?

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Regina Book Award category by the Saskatchewan Book Award. It was recognised in the Children's Literature Award category by the Saskatchewan Book Award. It also was recognised by the Dewey Diva and the Dudes.

There are 216 pages in this book. It is a novel. This book was published 2011 by Dundurn Group Ltd .