Barbara Walsh
Author & Journalist
AUGUST GALE
”Mythic heroism…a celebration of traditional family values and reconciliation.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A master storyteller…Walsh crafts an absorbing story…created by the human heart.”
—New Maine Times
“A gripping family saga in which Walsh connects the dots between a long-ago storm at sea and her grandfather’s abandonment of her father. A powerful account of a tragedy at sea and of a family’s heartwarming quest to heal. It is an unforgettable book.”
—Portland Press Herald
“Walsh’s quest to redeem and understand her grandfather is a powerful story that will resonate with fathers, daughters and sons. August Gale is a haunting journey that readers will long remember.”
—Kate Braestrup
SAMMY IN THE SKY
”As a model of good mourning, it’s a fruitful resource; as an account of loss, it goes to the pit of the stomach.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Sensitive, graceful text…a warm, emotional tale, replete with comfort and acceptance.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A truly lovely book, both in its writing and illustrations, about the love between a little girl and the ‘best hound dog in the world.’ This is a rare achievement in a children’s book.”
—Bark