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| Author | Sarah Ellis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Douglas & McIntyre |
Publication date | 1991 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 124 pp |
| ISBN | 9780888991461 |
| OCLC | 24215264 |
Pick-Up Sticks is a children's novel by Canadian author Sarah Ellis.[1] The novel received the 1991 Governor General's Award for Children's Literature.[2] The story is told from the perspective of a thirteen-year-old girl, Polly, as she experiences the struggles of losing her home and her comfortable life. Ellis stated that it was inspired by an interview with a homeless woman who was no longer able to care for her family.[3]
- ^ The Storymakers: Writing Children's Books : 83 Authors Talk about Their Work. Pembroke. 2000. p. 37. ISBN 9781551381084.
- ^ "Governor General's Literary Awards". Canadian Children's Book Centre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Ellis, Sarah 1952-" Something About the Author. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 Oct. 2013