The Long Way Home

by Barbara Cohen

Sally's relationship with an elderly bus driver who recites Shakespeare stories helps her to cope with the problems of her mother's cancer and being separated from her twin sister at summer camp.

Genres: Childrens

Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Barbara Cohen (1932-1992) was the author of several acclaimed picture books and novels for young readers, including The Carp in the Bathtub, Yussel's Prayer: A Yom Kippur Story, Thank You, Jackie Robinson, and King of the Seventh Grade.

Reviews

[Catherine Mustread · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sally and her twin sister Emily have to spend the summer at Day Camp instead of the beach because of their mother's cancer. Grades 4+

[Michelle]

Listed as Q3 = A good story with some faults, P3 = A booktalk on this title will excite most people’s interest