Katherine is not the burn scars that cover her face and body. Todd gold drew barrymore popular series by susanne gervay. Its hard enough being a teenage girl, but seventeenyearold katherine has the added problem of being badly scarred from burns she suffered as a small child. Sep 01, 2011 this book is about katherine, a young woman who was burned as a toddler, and her coming of age amid some teasing by her classmates, multiple surgeries, and abandonment by her father. Susanne gervay is an australian author published in australia and internationally. Susanne gervay severely burned as a child, katherine is now eighteen and trying to make peace between her inner. Combine editions susanne gervay s books butterflies 3.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. From there you can navigate to the title you are interested in. Susanne gervay contact information, biography, books, blog. Butterflies isbn 9781610670432 pdf epub susanne gervay. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The picture book buzz interview with susanne gervay and. Coping with severe burns, the hospital and doctors is not easy when all you want to do is be a teenage girl. At seventeen, she is facing all the normal angst of a young adult with end of year exams, school, friendships, relationships and home life. Awarded a lifetime social justice literature award by the international literacy association and an order of australia, susanne gervay is an award winning childrens author who writes for all ages. I can be your book lady and get you hooked up with free and. Jan 24, 2000 the book i read was called butterflies by susanne gervay. A quick peek inside one of usbornes chapter book butterflies. Popular series by susanne gervay list view grid view. Susanne gervay contact information, biography, books.
Katherine is a seventeenyearold girl who lives with her mom and twentytwoyearold sister. I liked this book and i would recommend it to teen girls, it is. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Visiting with susanne gervay, australian author of jack. Butterflies is an intense but real walk through the life of a girl who has suffered tragedy in her past while giving the reader glimpses into. Its a multimedia experience, complete with music soundtrack available at. The new young adult novel by bestselling author susanne gervay is no ordinary book. The book jumps around from the current time, flashbacks, and her inner turmoil putting you in the mindset of a troubled teenager as you read. Katherine was severely burnt in an accident when she was two years old. Oct, 2009 susanne s passion is empowering readers with story.
Butterflies by susanne gervay goodreads share book. Now 17, she lives with her mother and 22yearold sister. You can find this and all of our other great books at l5315. It was a tough journey, but when i wrote butterflies, while fictional, it had to be created on a bedrock of truth. Butterflies is told through a combination of katherines tumultuous and sometimes disconnected thoughts, recollections of events in the past how she was burnt, time in hospitals and katherines present life. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. Her i am jack series has been publishde in the us, australia, turkey, brazil and many countries. The glass house inside the story of creating this book. Butterflies susanne gervay national library of australia. She tries to cover them up and endures endless rounds of surgery in the hope of one day being normal and beautiful. I liked this book and i would recommend it to teen girls, it is an easy read and flows smoothly. This book is great for teenagers who enjoy reading chapter books. Buy a cheap copy of butterflies book by susanne gervay. Created by susanne gervay watch on susanne gervay share.
Susanne gervay is leading a workshop about writing for children at the act writers centre on 26 september 2015. Their father left the family when they were very young. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The first instalment has been adapted into a play by the awardwinning monkey baa theatre for young peop. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jan 11, 2012 filled with hope amid all the the surgery and worries, butterflies reflects what teen burn survivors told the australian author over and over im still me.
Her young adult literature includes butterflies, which was awarded outstanding youth literature on disability by ibby under the auspices of the united nations. Only recently have i under stood why i am driven to write. Her i am jack series of books focus on school bullying. Super jack makes blended families okay while always jack, which carries the cancer councils yellow daffodil, is a celebration of kids, family and community susannes young adult novels include butterflies recognised by ibby as. Visiting with susanne gervay, australian author of jack books, butterflies and more. Severely burned as a child, katherine is now eighteen and trying to make.
Super jack makes blended families okay while always jack, which carries the cancer councils yellow daffodil, is a celebration of kids, family and community. Susanne gervay writer and childrens author i am jack. Click to read more about butterflies by susanne gervay. Katherine, almost 18, suffers from the many aftereffects of the severe burns she sustained as a toddler. Its a coming of age story that gives you insight into the life of a burn survivor and their families. Awardwinning childrens author susanne gervays much loved books include i am jack on school bullying adapted into a play by australias premier youth theatre monkey baa. Her younger fiction in the i am jack series are ritesofpassage books focusing on school bullying reaching adults and children. Recently, blogger in residence, christine mcpaul, caught up with susanne gervay, ambassador for room to read, author of the childrens book series i am jack and young adult novel butterflies. We hope you find this amazing interview as inspiring as we have. Story that brings hope to children and adults, as they navigate a complex world. This book is about katherine, a young woman who was burned as a toddler, and her coming of age amid some teasing by her classmates, multiple surgeries, and abandonment by her father. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Susanne gervay life is a wriggly story of rocky paths and tops of mountains i write to invite kids into story so they can find their own mountains stay safe and healthy.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their. Susanne gervay, author of butterflies, on librarything. As the child of refugees, growing up with the emotional complexities of parents who had been through the war, migration and loss, books were susanne s source of hope and courage. Sep 01, 2016 a quick peek inside one of usbornes chapter book butterflies. The jumping around in time throughout the book, as well as the stilted conversations, really detracted from the story. Butterflies by susanne gervay is a heartfelt story about a girl, katherine, that is left with with thirddegree burns on her body after she falls into a fire pit when she is just a toddler.
Her books are translated into many languages and include her young adult butterflies recognized as outstanding youth literature on disability and riteofpassage antibullying i am jack books which have been adapted into a play touring australia and usa. Katherine faces many challenging conflicts, including meeting her dad, who left her family after the accident. Buy always jack by susanne gervay online at alibris. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. This acclaimed book by susanne gervay is available at in several formats for your ereader. When butterflies was completed, dr hugh martin read the manuscript to ensure medical veracity. Susanne gervays books include the best selling riteofpassage book, i am jack, adapted into a play by monkeybaa theatre for young people. Gervay paints a picture of katherine as she grows and changes allowing the reader to believe in her as a real person.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Search the australian booksellers association website to find a bookseller near you. Now 17, she lives with her mother and 22 yearold sister. Namaku jack by susanne gervay, cathy wilcox illustrator. Just been awarded an order of australia for literature for the queens birthday honours which is very special. Exciting news is that my butterflies is in the usa published by kane miller in 2011.
When she was almost three years old, she was severely burnt in an accident. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. Join facebook to connect with susanne gervay and others you may know. Susanne gervay is the author and shes about to launch being jack, the fourth and final chapter in the life of jack, a boy who likes science experiments, surfing and photography. Doesnt matter what garbage happens to you, you can make it. The links will take you to the web sites home page. Butterflies, by susanne gervay fiction disfiguring scars. Susannes young adult novels include butterflies recognised by ibby as. Severely burnt at three years of age, she dreams that one day her life will be different. This australian import powerfully depicts the lasting damage of thirddegree burns. Susanne gervay does a great job of creating a believable character with unique needs, and a dream. As the child of refugees, growing up with the emotional complexities of parents who had been through the war, migration and loss, books were susannes source of hope and courage. Jul 21, 2009 butterflies by susanne gervay tuesday, july 21, 2009 butterflies tells the story of katherine, a seventeenyearold italianaustralian girl who is still disfigured after falling into a fire pit when she was three years old. Butterflies by susanne gervay 0207198500 teaching notes about the book.
Love being an author writing about things that matter. Her swim team victories prove that, her academic performance does, too. I gave this book one extra star than i planned on because the ending was ok. Susanne gervay life is a wriggly story of rocky paths and tops of mountains i write to invite kids into story so they can find their own mountains.
Jack is lovingly surrounded by a madcap bunch of family and friends. Katherine was severly burnt in an accident when she was two years old. Awarded an order of australia, susanne gervay is recognized for her writing on social justice. Coping with severe burns, the hospital and doctors is not easy when all. Buy butterflies by susanne gervay, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Butterflies is very wellwritten, detailed enough that the reader can feel katherines pain, but not too graphic for teens and younger readers. Buy a discounted paperback of butterflies online from australias leading online bookstore. Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. Butterflies, by susanne gervay fiction disfiguring. Speaking at the world burn congress in new york to burn survivors, soldiers who had been through the fire. Apr 11, 2011 doesnt matter what garbage happens to you, you can make it.