The Art of Standing Still: A Novel [Paperback]

Penny Culliford (Author)

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Publication Date: January 16, 2007

Nothing much ever happens in Monksford. Even so, reporter Jemma Durham dreams of the story that will take her from the small Monksford Gazetteto a national newspaper. Then the town revives the tradition of the medieval mystery plays that were performed across England hundreds of years ago---and life in Monksford turns decidedly more interesting.

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Nothing much ever happens in Monksford. Even so, reporter Jemma Durham dreams of the story that will take her from the small Monksford Gazetteto a national newspaper. Then the town revives the tradition of the medieval mystery plays that were performed across England hundreds of years ago---and life in Monksford turns decidedly more interesting. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Penny Culliford attends her local Anglican church, which bears no resemblance to Saint Norbert's. The author of Theodora's Wedding and Theodora's Diary, she likes chocolate, TV sitcoms, and unexpected acts of kindness. She dislikes celery, stick insects, and people who take themselves too seriously. She lives in Kent, England, with her husband and children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (January 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310265592
• ISBN-13: 978-0310265597
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,807,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Penny Culliford attends her local Anglican church, which bears no resemblance to Saint Norbert's. The author of Theodora's Wedding and Theodora's Diary, she likes chocolate, TV sitcoms, and unexpected acts of kindness. She dislikes celery, stick insects, and people who take themselves too seriously. She lives in Kent, England, with her husband and children.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Mystery!, March 12, 2009

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I picked this up as a light read, and while it definitely isn't heavy, it wasn't as fluffy as I expected. It was a wonderful page-turner with great characters that, while they take a bit to develop and relate to, you really root for in the end. I really hope to find another book to see what happens to these people.
There is a great sort of twist that makes this book stand out as different from other books of this genre. I really enjoyed this book a great deal and definitely would recommend it if you are looking for a book that isn't too heavy, but isn't just about being boy crazy.