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A curmudgeonly but charming old woman, her estranged grandson, and a colony of penguins proves it's never too late to be the person you want to be in this rich, heartwarming story from the acclaimed author of Ellie and the Harpmaker. Eighty-five-year-old Veronica McCreedy is estranged from her family and wants to find a worthwhile cause to leave her fortune to. When she sees a documentary about penguins being studied in Antarctica, she tells the scientists she's coming to visit--and won't take no for an answer. Shortly after arriving, she convinces the reluctant team to rescue an orphaned baby penguin. He becomes part of life at the base, and Veronica's closed heart starts to open. Her grandson, Patrick, comes to Antarctica to make one last attempt to get to know his grandmother. Together, Veronica, Patrick, and even the scientists learn what family, love, and connection are all about.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1984803816
ISBN13:9781984803818
Release Date:June 2020
Publisher:Berkley Books
Length:368 Pages
Weight:0.73 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
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A Big Hug of a Book
Published by Jerri Jarvis , 2 months ago
10 stars if I could - I loved this that much! Laughing out loud, tears leaking out down my cheeks, and everything in between. Thank you Hazel Prior for this very special story.
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