Drawing with Whitman - (Sourland Mountain) by Kristin McGlothlin (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>A middle-grade novel that deals with tough subjects, including a parent's depression, through the lens of a young girl who finds the strength to navigate and face her family's struggles thanks to the transformative power of art. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>After a car accident leaves thirteen-year-old Cat in leg casts, she finds solace learning about the wonders of art.</b></p><p>Catalynd Jewett Hamilton has always lived a peaceful life with her family on their old farmstead at the top of Sourland Mountain in New Jersey. But after she and her mother get in a bad car accident, Cat ends up in a wheelchair with two broken legs and her mom begins to suffer from depression. With her older brother leaving for college, Cat has to take charge and guide her family back to happiness.</p><p>Luckily for Cat, a new friend named Benton Whitman arrives just in time to help. Benton is a painter who moves into the studio-barn on the Hamilton property and teaches Cat about art. He encourages her to express herself through creative outlets like painting. During their lessons, Cat also learns that Benton is descended from Walt Whitman, a writer who becomes a figure of inspiration for Cat as she works on an important art report for school.</p><p>While discovering art and literature, Cat finds inner strength to face her family's struggles, encouraging her mom to seek help for her depression as she aims to build a better life. <i>Drawing with Whitman</i> is a novel for middle grade readers that tackles the tough subject--and offers rays of brightly colored light.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><i>"A sweet middle-grade novel about the power of art." --Kirkus Reviews</i></p><br>
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