The Crystal Drop - Couverture rigide

MONICA HUGHES was the author of over thirty-five books. She received numerous literary awards, including, in 1982 and 1983, the Governor General’s Award (then known as the Canada Council Prize) for Children’s Literature. In 2002 Monica was made a member of the Order of Canada. She passed away in March 2003.

Set in the very near future when global warming has brutally affected the drought-stricken prairies, The Crystal Drop is the story of Megan and her brother, Ian, who must set out on a dangerous journey to find their uncle, and the most precious commodity of all—water.