Hour of the Bees (Paperback)

from clear_tranquil

Hour of the Bees was a delightful read! A touching story of family, love, loss and hope. This was magical realism at its finest.Remembering your roots and the importance of those who came before is weaved wonderfully through a backdrop of family tragedy. Equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking...

from lilibrarian

Carolina's grandfather lives alone on a remote ranch in New Mexico. His health is failing, and Carolina and her family spend the summer at the ranch cleaning, packing and getting reading to move grandfather Serge to a nursing home. He does not want to leave the ranch where he has spent his entire...

from eduscapes

HOUR OF BEES by Lindsay Eagar is a poignant, multi-generational, coming-of-age story set in the New Mexican desert. While her friends are enjoying the summer, Carolina is visiting her grandfather's ranch in the desert. In this desolate setting, Carolina gains a new perspective on her family herit...

from KayeBarley

Poignant. Atmospheric. Lovely. Lindsay Eagar has written a compelling first novel. Twelve year old Carol finally meets her grandfather and they forge a strong bond born in cautiousness. One that blossoms amid some strange and some sad experiences including "Once Upon a Time" stories, magic and ha...

from ewyatt

Carolina is skeptical about the summer she and her family are about to spend at her grandpa Serge's ranch, getting him ready to move to a home for those with dementia. She finds she has a surprising connection with Serge and the story he tells about a magical tree, village, and a love story. She ...