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Little Yellow House

Finding Community in a Changing Neighbourhood

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"Ma'am, you sound like a very reasonable person. Can I advise you to just move?"

Carissa Halton and her young family move into a neighbourhood with a tough reputation. As they make their home in one of the oldest parts of the city, she reflects on the revitalization that is slowly changing the view from her little yellow house. While others worry about the area's bad reputation, she heads out to meet her neighbours, and through them discovers the innate beauty of her community. Halton introduces us to a cast of diverse characters in her Alberta Avenue neighbourhood—including cat rescuers, tragic teens, art evangelists, and crime fighters—and invites us to consider the social and economic forces that shape and reshape our cities.

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    • Library Journal

      August 1, 2023

      Halton debuts with a touching story exploring the power of community in the face of urban transformation. She describes moving to her grandparents' neighborhood of Alberta Avenue, a culturally rich but struggling area in Edmonton, Alberta. She masterfully interweaves personal anecdotes, historical context, and social commentary to paint a vivid picture of life in their little yellow house and its surrounding community. This portrait touches on the challenges in the neighborhood, including drug use and violence in the sex trade, but it embraces hopeful and lighthearted moments as well. Halton's insightful storytelling, engagingly conveyed by narrator Marysia Bucholc, creates an unforgettable listening experience that resonates long after the last word. Bucholc's warm, expressive voice perfectly captures the essence of the characters, allowing listeners to feel a deep connection to the story. Her skillful interpretation of emotions and dialogue makes each scene come alive, evoking a range of feelings from joy to nostalgia. VERDICT This heartwarming tale will resonate with patrons interested in stories about helping others, forming community connections, and adapting to change with humor and empathy.--Christa Van Herreweghe

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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