Priscilla Cummings
Author of Red Kayak
About the Author
Priscilla Cummings is the author of thirteen books for children, including the novels Autumn Journey and A Face First, which was named an ALA Notable Children's Book A former newspaper reporter and magazine writer, Ms. Cummings is a native of western Massachusetts and a graduate of the University show more of New Hampshire. She lives with her husband, two children, and several pets in Annapolis, Maryland show less
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- Canonical name
- Cummings, Priscilla
- Birthdate
- 1951-04-13
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Ludlow, Massachusetts, USA
- Places of residence
- Maryland, USA
Massachusetts, USA - Education
- University of New Hampshire
- Short biography
- See her website at http://priscillacummings.com
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- Works
- 25
- Members
- 1,862
- Popularity
- #13,825
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 64
- ISBNs
- 71
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- 1
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When the farm next door to Brady is sold, a lot changes. Digger become angry. His ailing grandfather had to get rid of his farm and he sees the new family as rich people who don't care about anyone or anything. It is this anger that will come to haunt them all.
Mr. and Mrs. D'Angelo and their young son Ben have built a large mansion on the property once owned by Digger's grandfather. Brady has babysat Ben and thinks he is an awesome kid. Ben loves his hampster Tiny Tim and his lego's. He is a very bright young child and Brady loves this about him.
While at school one day, Brady is called to the office with all of his things. His father is there to meet him and tells him he needs his help. Mrs. D'Angelo and her son are missing out on the water. Brady is very familiar with these waters and goes to help. He finds young Ben and keeps him alive all the way back to where the rescuers are. But did he do enough.
This book is about tragedy, about finding yourself after a tragedy. It is about family and coping with family issues. It is about friendship. Most importantly it is about doing the right thing. I don't want to say anymore as it will give away too much. I do highly recommend this book along with a box of tissues.… (more)