The Fattening Hut - Rilegato

Collins, Pat Lowery

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0618309551 ISBN 13: 9780618309559

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003

Riassunto

Forced to live in the fattening hut in order to become a valuable bride-to-be, Helen finds herself struggling between the traditions of her tribe, her family's expectations, and her own wishes to fulfill her dreams for a better life in a free world.

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Recensione:

"The book is beautifully written... This exquisite story tactfully portrays a very grim subject." VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

"...the telling brims with lyrical descriptions as it raises provocative questions about cross-cultural boundaries and human rights." Booklist, ALA

"An effective portrayal of a girl on the brink of adulthood, set within the framework of a suspenseful adventure story." Publishers Weekly

L'autore:

Pat Lowery Collins lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where she writes, paints and illustrates full-time. She was born and raised in Hollywood and received her B.A. in English from the University of Southern California. She is an award winning poet and author, having written a number of young adult novels including The Fattening Hut (Houghton, 2003), Just Imagine (Houghton, 2001), and Signs and Wonders (Houghton, 1999), as well as the picture book Tomorrow, Up and Away (Houghton, 1990). To learn more about Pat Lowery Collins, visit her website at www.patlowerycollins.com.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618309551
• ISBN 13: 9780618309559
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 186