The summer book

Book • 1974

The Summer Book by Elizabeth Gundrey is an activity book published in 1974, aimed at providing engaging activities for children during the summer.

It contains a variety of exercises and games to keep young minds active and entertained.

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Mentioned by

Glenn Close

as one of the characters for which she wanted to subtly change her face.

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Mentioned by

Ted Danson

as the author of “Summer Book”, which was the basis for the film shot by Mary's son Charlie McDowell.

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Recommended by

Leif Enger

as a captivating adult novel by Tove Jansson about summers spent on an island.

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Mentioned by Ali Smith, described as lights on a string, with the quest for the truth.

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Nat Jansz

, Ali Smith described it as like lights on a string.

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Mentioned by Pandora Sykes as Ali Smith's favorite book.

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