The Art of Keeping Cool - Brossura

Lisle, Janet Taylor

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0689837887 ISBN 13: 9780689837883

Casa editrice: Atheneum, 2002

Riassunto

In 1942, Robert and his cousin Elliot uncover long-hidden family secrets while staying in their grandparents' Rhode Island town, where they also become involved with a reclusive German artist who is suspected of being a spy. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.

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L'autore:

Janet Taylor Lisle’s books for young readers have received the Newbery Honor Award (Afternoon of the Elves), the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction (The Art of Keeping Cool), Holland’s Zilveren Griffel, and Italy’s Premio Andersen Award, among other honors. A graduate of Smith College and former journalist, Janet lives in Rhode Island and often draws on Rhode Island history in her work. Visit her online at JanetTaylorLisle.com.

Product Description:

In the spring of 1942, young Robert and his family are living out the war in Rhode Island where Nazi subs are torpedoing U.S. ships. When violence erupts in his own house, Robert is afraid he and his family may not survive the war. Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Atheneum
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0689837887
• ISBN 13: 9780689837883
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256