Copper Magic

Name: Copper Magic
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Julia Mary Gibson
ISBN: 9781490627007

Author: Julia Mary Gibson

Narrator: Sandy Rustin

Unabridged: 9 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/01/2014

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Historical Stories

Synopsis

Debut author Julia Mary Gibson explores turn-of-the-century Native American culture, ecology, and conservation, in her historical fiction novel, "Copper Magic." The year is 1906, and on the shores of Lake Michigan twelve-year-old Violet Blake unearths an ancient talisman--a copper hand. Violet's touch warms the copper hand and it begins to reveal glimpses of another time. Violet is certain that the copper hand is magic--and if anyone is in need of its powers, it's Violet. Her mother and adored baby brother are gone, perhaps never to return. Her heartbroken father can't seem to sustain the failing farm on the outskirts of Pigeon Harbor, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Surely the magic of the copper hand can make things right for Violet and restore her fractured family. Violet makes a wish. But her ignorant carelessness unleashes formidable powers--and her attempts to control them jeopardizes not only herself, but the entire town of Pigeon Harbor. In "Copper Magic," land and waters are alive with memories, intentions, and impulses. Magic alters Violet and brings her gifts--but not always the kind she thinks she needs. First-time author Julia Mary Gibson brings Violet and her community to life in this impressive and

Reviews

Goodreads review by Judy on June 20, 2019

Once in a while I like to read a novel meant for children. I read this one because the author is sister-in-law to a member of one of my reading groups. It was wonderful. Violet Blake is 12 years old in 1906. She lives near Lake Michigan alone with her father, a farmer. Her mother took Violet's ador......more

Goodreads review by Hillary on October 13, 2018

I'm breaking my review into two parts- how my review would have gone as an 11 year old, and what I think of its literary merit as an adult. 1) Through a child's eye, I can see some appeal. Though the title is a little lackluster, I loved magic books at that age and would probably have picked it off......more

Goodreads review by Evie on July 07, 2014

Copper Magic tells the story of Violet, a 12-year-old girl who lives with her father on a small farm on the outskirts of Pigeon Harbor. Violet's mother and baby brother are missing. Her mother went away, and though she promised to come back, she never did. Violet suspects she might be dead. ("There......more

Goodreads review by Heather on July 03, 2014

I received a copy from Netgalley. Disappointing. I haven't read a lot of middle grade novels and I'm always looking for new things and this one sounded quite interesting so I put in request, if I got approved, great, if I didn't no big deal. I was approved. Started off interestingly enough, Violet wa......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin on June 27, 2014

I love Copper Magic, I couldn't put it down. Within the first chapter I was hooked, the characters, the mystery, and the small town located on Lake Michigan came to life....and I read it straight through. Copper Magic by Julia Mary Gibson is an absolutely charming new novel. A great story, wonderful......more