The patchwork quilt
Valerie Flournoy
Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life.
Read Time: ~2 hr
Cassie Binegar
by Patricia MacLachlan (1993)
About this book
During her family's first summer in a weathered old house by the sea, Cassie learns to accept change and to find her own space.
Setting / LocationDeep Space
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreCassie Binegar Lead Character
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