Cold in Summer

by Tracy Barrett

Book Overview

The new girl in town meets a mysterious old-fashioned girl who can't seem to find her way home.

The girl didn't say anything. Her face held no expression.
Ariadne shivered. It was cool in the shade, and her hair was still wet.
"Hello," Ariadne said. No answer. "Um--I was just taking a walk. Is this your property?" Still nothing. She took a step toward the girl and stumbled on a fallen branch. She caught her...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805098712
• ISBN13: 9780805098716
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Cold in Summer - an awesome read!

Tracy Barrett has created a wonderful, enthralling read for young adults and adults! I always try to pre-read fiction before giving it to my daughter, and found this book incredibly intriguing. Once I started it, I couldn't stop! I read into the night, woke early to read before breakfast, had it in the car in case I got stuck in traffic, and hid it on my desk under my work to finish it. Truly a "can't put it down" book. The story is realistic and set in modern times, but highlights the deductive reasoning of an intelligent 12 year old girl to solve a mystery over 100 years old. There's no witchcraft or wizardry necessary - just a wonderfully written, imaginative story that draws you in and won't let go until you've finished the book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Thrilling

The book Cold in Summer is about a girl named Ariadne. She moves from Florida,the best place on earth,to Tennesse. The town is so rural and everybody knows everyone. One day when Ariadne feels sad a strange dull-looking girl named May Butler comes to her! May tries to help her,Ariadne wonders if she's the only one that see's her! A few people have but it was nearly 100 of years ago. Ariadne's social studies project helps her find the truth about her strange and mysterious friend. She wil do anything to find out the truth,even a life and death situation/conflict!

A quick but great story

In this fine work is a story that I think everyone should read. It has everything. Sadness, chilliness, suspensefulness, funniness, realisticness. . . everything! I LOVE THIS BOOK!~~~

Cold in Summer

Wow! Tracy Barrett has outdone herself in this latest book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it before giving it to my children. It was just scary enough without being bonechilling -- a perfect blend for young adults. The lessons taught about forming new friendships while keeping old ones were great. Enjoyable enough for a grownup to read with can't put it down suspense. I think any young adult would enjoy, even boys!

When can we read T. Barrett's next book of fiction?

Tracy Barrett's writing skills are brought to the fore in this can't-put-it-down story in which 12-year-old Ariadne, displaced from her cherished hometown and best friend to a new town, is forced to break old molds and dear habits to get in touch with her new world. Much of this is thanks to a girl named May, who though old-fashioned serves as catalyst to spur Ariadne into young womanhood. It is endearing to read about this character, Ariadne, part of a real, vibrant 21st-century world, and feel her open her mind to the past, and to mystery, and to fear. Readers will recognize little brothers, parents, and the lure of solitary thought. Everyone will find something to enjoy.