A lyrical circular story that follows the journey of a child's imagination, from hearing the trees breathing, to chasing a dragon through the stars. Carmen Mok’s magical illustrations flow from one spread to the next like animation, in a palette inspired by vintage printmaking. 

Published by Groundwood Books
April 2022
Illustrated by Carmen Mok

Available wherever you buy your books.
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Escape to a remote island on Lake Superior

A Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller!

​Jean's debut adult novel is an affecting story of family, identity, and art that involves a decades-old mystery. Vividly drawn, Lake Superior is almost a character in itself, changeable yet constant, its shores providing both safety and isolation. For more, click here

Listen to an excerpt from the audio book version.

"This is a perfect hammock read for those who love the Bronte sisters and Jodie Picoult in equal measure." -  Publisher's Weekly

"A haunting tale of nostalgia and lost chances that is full of last-minute surprises." - Kirkus

Globe and Mail bestseller
Short-listed for the 2018 HWA Debut Crown
​Winner 2018 Northern Lit Award - Fiction
BBC Radio 2 Book Club Selection

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School visits!

Interested in having Jean E. Pendziwol visit your class? Contact for more information about workshops and readings tailored to suit the needs of your students. Contact jpendziwol[at]gmail[dot][com]

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