Miss Matty
by Edeet Ravel
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Pub Date Feb 15 2025 | Archive Date Feb 28 2025
Literary Press Group of Canada | Linda Leith Publishing
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Description
Fran longs to be a star of stage and screen, but she's too poor to afford elocution and dance lessons. When she lands the leading role of Miss Matty in a school production of Cranford, she's determined to make a splash. Far away, in Europe, World War II rages on, but Fran isn't worried, because her boyfriend is stationed in Canada. Her life seems to be heading in the right direction, finally - until she begins to unravel a web of lies and deception. Much as she wants to cling to familiar fantasies, Fran may have no choice but to face the truth.
A Note From the Publisher
World War II narrative explores the impact of historical events on personal lives.
Advance Praise
"Miss Matty takes readers back in time to Montreal during the Second World War, where they will find young women who, despite different circumstances, are remarkably similar to themselves. With patience and care, Edeet Ravel builds a story that encompasses not only the uncertainties of wartime, but friendship, desire, betrayal, sacrifice, ambition, loyalty, and class-all imbued with youthful, determined hopes for the future." --Joan Barfoot, author of Critical Injuries, longlisted for the Man Booker Prize
"A brilliant novel. Memorable, engaging, with deftly-drawn, distinct characters. The setting-Jewish Montreal in 1942-is evoked with extraordinary fidelity and determines the characters' lives in multiple ways. Young adult readers of Miss Matty will find in it reflections of their doubts, their aching desires, and their struggle to understand the complex flawed humanity that defines their own lives and the lives of others."--Nigel H. Thomas, winner of the Canadian Molson Prize for lifetime contribution to the Arts
"In this richly detailed story of Montreal in wartime, Edeet Ravel deftly explores girlhood and friendship. A joy to read and an inspiration."--Claire Holden Rothman, author of The Heart Specialist
Marketing Plan
Launch in Montreal
National Media campaign
Launch in Montreal
National Media campaign
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781773901657 |
| PRICE | CA$24.95 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 220 |
