Agent: Sarah Davies, Greenhouse Literary. Through this atmospheric setting, Eagar sustains a sense of wonder and longing for small things (bees, seeds, stories) to respond to big human needs. Unexpectedly drawn to her grandfather, Carol finds that her woes (an obnoxious older sister, absent friends, endless chores, stressed-out parents) pale next to the questions and fears raised in Serge’s entrancing stories, which all begin, “Once upon a time, there was a tree.” Fairytale motifs (“No rain for a hundred years”) emphasize the stark physicality of the New Mexican mesa, with its oppressive heat, spindly sheep, and numerous dangers. Serge’s question to Carol, who uses an Anglicized version of her name, Carolina- “Why do you spit on your roots, chiquita?”-makes her ponder her heritage. A past family rift means that Carol first meets her grandfather Serge when her family arrives from Albuquerque to sell his sheep ranch before settling him in a nursing home.

She is drawn to characters first and plots second, and loves nothing more than to be caught up in the stories of characters who seem so real, she aches when she finally has to say goodbye.Eagar seamlessly blends a 12-year-old girl’s summer of change with a hefty dose of magical realism in this accomplished debut. Offering a compelling introduction to Latin American magic realism, this will have appeal for middle-school lovers of literary fiction. This made me order it, and read it in less than a week. I have also seen it mentioned as an early contender for the 2017 Newbery Award as the best book for children. It has been recommended many times by teachers and librarians on Twitter. She acquires and edits everything from board book originals to YA novels. The Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Eager is a 2016 new release. Kaylan Adair is an Executive Editor at Candlewick Press, where she’s worked for the past fifteen years. Part One is up now, Part Two will be out next week! Since this is such a meaty conversation, we’ve split it into TWO PARTS. Hour of the Bees Lindsay Eagar Candlewick Press, Juvenile Fiction - 368 pages 20 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's. The brilliant Kaylan Adair joins us to talk about life on the other side of the desk! As an executive editor at Candlewick Press, Kaylan is brimming with information about the acquisitions process, P&Rs, revisions, the importance of authorial voice, editor burnout, and more! She walks us through what it was like to find HOUR OF THE BEES in her inbox, and what it takes for an editor to bring a book all the way to publication.

Hour of the bees by lindsay eagar