The Year I was Grounded

_{by William New}

The central character in The Year I was grounded likes baseball, crunching carrots, playing the trumpet in the school band and anything to do with water. Not quite telling the truth earns: "You're grounded!" And then things change. Over the year that follows the world's truth turn out to be more fascinating than ever imagined, and "grounding" takes a different form as he begins to grow up. Some discoveries are comic, some triumphant, some upsetting, some sad. And things are puzzling. Consisting of work puzzles, a series of poems and a diary, the book will engage young readers and young-at-hear adult alike.

Reviews

“ While its brevity and visual appeal make The Year I Was Grounded a good choice for reluctant or struggling readers, the subject matter and language are by no means in the "light reading" category. This is capital L Literature, make no mistake! Throughout the book's many snippets and styles, it is William New's poetry, in particular, that consistently shines with the kind of sparkle that sends a happy tingle across readers' tongues while they mouth the perfectly weighted words.”—Tara Williston, CM Magazine

Author Biography

William Newlives in Vancouver. His many books have won widespread international recognition, and in 2006 for his contributions in the field of Canadian writing, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. The Year I was Grounded is Williams New's fourth book for young readers.