The White Bicycle

by Beverley Brenna

Overview

The White Bicycle is the third title in the Wild Orchid trilogy following the adventures of Taylor Jane, a young woman with Asperger's Syndrome. In The White Bicycle, Taylor travels to the south of France with her mother and her friends. She is going to be working for the summer babysitting for the Phoenix family. While on this journey Taylor will embark on another quest for independence both personal and universal as she casts her mind back to her earliest memories.

Governor General's Literary Award 2013 finalist

Young Adult Library Services Association's (YALSA) Best Fiction for Young Adults (BFYA) 2014 nominee

Michael L. Printz Award, Honor Book 2013

2013 Saskatoon Book Awards: Young Adult Literature Award nominee

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780889954830
Publisher:	Red Deer Press
Publication date:	09/27/2012
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Beverley Brenna lives near Saskatoon with her family. She is an assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan where she teaches curriculum courses in Education specializing in Literacy and Children's Literature.

Editorial Reviews

"One cannot help but observe this more mature Taylor and reflect on who she was two books ago and marvel at how she has grown. This novel rounds out Taylor's development perfectly, and the reader is hopeful for her future... 4/4 stars,Highly Recommended."
—CM Magazine

"Taylor Jane is a fictional character to whom her author has given a distinct and dynamic personality. It will be hard for Brenna not to give us another installment of what could easily become a saga."
—Star Phoenix

"Set in an attractive area of France, this novel gives valuable insights into the mindset of individuals with Asperger's syndrome."
—Winnipeg Free Press

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