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The Fence
Paperback
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Artikel-Nr:
9780595372201
Veröffentl:
2005
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
17.11.2005
Seiten:
128
Autor:
Robin Friedman
Gewicht:
198 g
Format:
229x152x7 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Other Books By Robin Friedman:
The Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War
'Lula's experiences are the basis for this thoughtful tale. The delicate, detailed illustrations convey the experience of living in a civil war with haunting power."
-The New York Times Book Review
'Friedman expertly weaves the major facts of the Civil War into her narrative, always returning to Lula's experiences as a touchstone.By focusing on Lula and her doll-the 'silent witness' of the title-the grand sweep of history is placed very firmly and humanely within the grasp of young readers."
-Kirkus Reviews
'Friedman's economical text clearly shows how the Civil War touched the life of a young child."
-School Library Journal
How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story
'Friedman's comic timing along with her insights are what readers will remember."
-Publishers Weekly
'Jackie's tantalizing first lines introduce each chapter, while his witty, fast-paced narrative relates the silly and serious episodes.The exaggerated characters and broad humor have a cinematic quality. Like an old 1950s comedy, this first novel is entertaining summer reading."
-Booklist
'Cleverly drawn characters use convincing dialogue.and the plot is loaded with humor.The book is an amusing light read that makes some good points about honesty, understanding others, and friendship."
-Voice of Youth Advocates
The Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War
'Lula's experiences are the basis for this thoughtful tale. The delicate, detailed illustrations convey the experience of living in a civil war with haunting power."
-The New York Times Book Review
'Friedman expertly weaves the major facts of the Civil War into her narrative, always returning to Lula's experiences as a touchstone.By focusing on Lula and her doll-the 'silent witness' of the title-the grand sweep of history is placed very firmly and humanely within the grasp of young readers."
-Kirkus Reviews
'Friedman's economical text clearly shows how the Civil War touched the life of a young child."
-School Library Journal
How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story
'Friedman's comic timing along with her insights are what readers will remember."
-Publishers Weekly
'Jackie's tantalizing first lines introduce each chapter, while his witty, fast-paced narrative relates the silly and serious episodes.The exaggerated characters and broad humor have a cinematic quality. Like an old 1950s comedy, this first novel is entertaining summer reading."
-Booklist
'Cleverly drawn characters use convincing dialogue.and the plot is loaded with humor.The book is an amusing light read that makes some good points about honesty, understanding others, and friendship."
-Voice of Youth Advocates