Book details
Up to Low
Description
In Up to Low Young Tommy and Baby Bridget, the girl with the trillium shaped eyes, discover that loving and healing and dying are not always what they seem. And they make that discovery with the help of a wonderful cast of characters including Crazy Mickey, drunken Frank, and the Hummer.Brian Doyle, author of Hey, Dad! and You Can Pick Me Up at Peggy's Cove, spent the summers of his boyhood in the Gatineau Hills, where he has set Up to Low. It is one of his finest novels for young people.Up to Low was the winner of the 1983 Canadian Literary Association Book of the Year Award.
Age
9-13
Text complexity
proficient
Length
110 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storytelling: 'Up to Low' is crafted with Brian Doyle's unique narrative style, combining humor, warmth, and a deep understanding of human nature, which makes the story both engaging and emotionally resonant for readers of all ages.
- Vivid Characters: The book features a cast of well-developed characters, each with their own quirks and backstories. Readers will find themselves invested in the lives and journeys of these characters as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and growing up.
- Sense of Place: Doyle's rich descriptions of the Ottawa Valley bring the setting to life, allowing readers to feel as if they are right there in the Canadian wilderness, experiencing the beauty and the challenges of the natural world alongside the characters.
- Themes of Healing and Redemption: 'Up to Low' tackles difficult subjects such as illness, family dynamics, and personal trauma with sensitivity and insight. The story offers a powerful message about the capacity for healing and the possibility of redemption, providing hope and inspiration to readers.