Book details
Covered Bridge
Description
Hubbo O'Driscoll, the earnest young hero from Easy Avenue, is back. He's living at Mushrat Creek in the Gatineau Hills and has found a new job as curator for the local covered bridge. Things seem to be looking up for Hubbo - until he learns that the covered bridge is going to be torn down for a new bridge. His job is over before it has begun. But Hubbo is resourceful, and with a little ingenuity - as well as the assistance of a ghost, a love-struck mailman and the local priest - he sets out to save the covered bridge, and his new job, from senseless demolition.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
141 pages
Why to read
- Engaging narrative that captures the imagination with vivid descriptions of the setting and characters.
- Insightful exploration of themes such as community, history, and the passage of time through the lens of a seemingly simple structure.
- Doyle's signature lyrical prose that weaves together the natural world with the human experience, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling.
- A blend of mystery and nostalgia that invites readers to reflect on their own connections to places and memories.