After a devastating car accident kills her twin brother, Susie won't speak, Momma doesn't laugh, and Poppa doesn't whistle. More than anything, Susie's sister Johanna wishes her family could return to some sense of normalcy. When elderly, eccentric Cousin Ruth moves next door, she brings hope and humor to the family.

 

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 183 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Simon & Schuster .

Susan B. Katz is a bilingual teacher with over 18 years of experience. She has traveled widely and now makes her home on Poet's Hill in Mill Valley, California USA, just north of San Francisco. About the artist: Melissa Launay graduated from Seville Fine Arts University in Spain, where she spent most of her life to date. Her delicate, intricate backgrounds and original patterns are influenced by a variety of artistic styles from around the world. Melissa has been living and working in London since 2007.