Introducing The Remarkable Maria
The Remarkable Maria is the story of a young girl who lives Paramaribo, Suriname – an amazing and spirited country in South America.
The story is told through Maria's eyes – and recalls her carefree dream of singing and dancing on her favourite television program, Babbel Box. Her story also recalls a time in her young life when there were many sad changes and she had to learn to face problems she didn't fully understand.
Maria introduces us to the wonderful characters that surround her: her little sister Willie, who she must parent while their mother is dying, Mrs. MacKenzie, their concerned neighbour who always has an eye out for them – and Mrs. De Groot, the caregiver at the orphanage, who has a house full of children but enough love in her heart for two more. Plus their dog.
Maria is a hero of our times. This is her story.
Select Comments by Silver Birch Readers
I really liked your book. Though it was easy, I thought it was truly remarkable. It was beautiful.
Elodie, Grade 5
One word describes it all: AMAZING. When I read (The Remarkable Maria), I felt so touched that someone could have so much thought. The book felt so warming.
A really nice story with a wonderful message at the end.
Honours for The Remarkable Maria
- WINNER! Children's Book of the Year at the 2006 Alberta Book Awards
- BEST OF THE BEST! Edmonton Public School Board 2006
- SHORT-LISTED! The Ontario Library Association's 2007 Silver Birch Awards.