Love That Dog: A Novel - Brossura

Creech, Sharon

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ISBN 10: 0064409597 ISBN 13: 9780064409599

Casa editrice: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2008

Riassunto

A young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“A really special triumph.” (Kirkus (*Starred Review*))

“Readers will love that dog, and this book.” (Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*))

“A poignant, funny picture of a child’s encounter with the power of poetry. This book is a tiny treasure.” (School Library Journal (*Starred Review*))

“Sharon Creech has achieved more than one impressive feat here.” (New York Times Book Review)

“Eventually, Jack learns that poetry might be just the way to process some things in his life. This book, and Miss Stretchberry, are magic.” One of the 11 Best Teachers in Children’s Literature (Brightly)

L'autore:

Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler.

Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She and her husband now live in Maine, “lured there by our grandchildren,” Creech says.

www.sharoncreech.com

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0064409597
• ISBN 13: 9780064409599
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 112