A Summer to Die
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Cover Story
The poem on our front cover is taken from Figgie Hobbin by Charles Causley, with illustrations by Gerald Rose, re-issued by Macmillan (0 333 12078 7, £7.50) in May 1990. Figgie Hobbin was first published in 1970 and has remained in print ever since. We are grateful to Macmillan for help in using this illustration.
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Early Lois Lowry (1977) and, though lacking the consistency of standard evident in her later work, this has, nonetheless, a good deal to offer its female 2nd- and 3rd-year secondary readers. The writing is strong and economical, and often surprises with its sudden wisdoms. Meg and Molly are sisters, taken to live in the country by their parents so father can complete his book away from city distractions. Molly contracts leukaemia, deteriorates sharply and dies. Meg is left to come to terms with her guilt and grief. Despite the occasional use of clich$e and stereotype, the book remains a convincing read.
