
The gnome's eye
Canadian fiction, Family stories, Friendship stories, General fiction, Historical fiction
Human-narrated audio
Summary
1954. Theresa's life is changed forever when her family leaves their displaced persons camp and emigrates to Canada. Before they leave, her friend Martin gives her a stone he calls the Gnome's Eye, which he says will protect her from… all things evil, living or dead. Once in Toronto, Theresa is afraid of everything, but as time goes by, she is finally able to give the Gnome's Eye to someone who needs it more than she does. Grades 3-6. c2010.