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1992: Growing up in Newfoundland is not always easy
Baygirl
What you need to know before your trail
Growing up in a picturesque Newfoundland fishing village should be idyllic for sixteen-year-old Kit Ryan, but living with an alcoholic father makes Kit’s day-to-day life unpredictable and almost intolerable. When the 1992 cod moratorium forces her father out of a job, the tension between Kit and her father grows. Forced to leave their rural community, the family moves to the city, where they live with Uncle Iggy, a widower with problems of his own. Immediately pegged as a “baygirl,” Kit struggles to fit in, but longstanding trust issues threaten to hold her back when a boy named Elliot expresses an interest in her.
Travel Guide
Newfoundland
Parsons Bay (fictional)
“Nan’s kitchen overlooked the whole of Parsons Bay. From her rocker I could see the church, the school, and the colourful wooden homes of our neighbours and friends. The inlet, flanked by steep,rugged cliffs, was the focal point.
“It was a busy spot where fishing boats puttered in and out and old men long retired from the trade gathered to tell tales about their days out at sea.”
This is a story about a small fishing community, with nuggets of music and culture dotted throughout the text. The author thanks writers and musicians from the Newfoundland folk music scene and mentions titles such as Tickle Cove Pond by Mark Walker and The Petty Harbour Bait Skiff by John Grace as just two examples. Maybe play these whilst reading the book!
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Baygirl
Destination : Newfoundland Author/Guide: Heather Smith Departure Time: 1990s
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