In "The Glory Wind" by Valerie Sherrard, the story follows the journey of a young girl named Katya, who is forced to navigate the challenges of growing up against the backdrop of her tumultuous family life. Set in a small coastal town, Katya discovers her own strength and resilience as she grapples with the complexities of friendship, love, and loss. Through her experiences, she learns to embrace her dreams and confront the storms that life throws her way, ultimately finding her own voice and place in the world. The narrative weaves themes of hope, courage, and self-discovery into a poignant coming-of-age tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

This book was published in 2010 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside .

Valerie Sherrard has written more than a dozen novels for young people, including the Shelby Belgarden Mysteries, Watcher, Sarah's Legacy, Speechless , and her first historical novel, Three Million Acres of Flame . Her work has been shortlisted for numerous Canadian awards, including the Ann Connor Brimer, Red Maple, and Snow Willow Awards. She lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick.