Forged by Fire: Volume 2 - Rilegato

Draper, Sharon M.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 068980699X ISBN 13: 9780689806995

Casa editrice: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1997

Riassunto

Years after nearly being killed in a fire when his drug-addict mother neglects him, Gerald lives with his aunt, until his mother returns with a new husband and daughter, Angel, whom Gerald must protect from her father's abuse.

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“Draper creates believable and important heroes for teenage boys--those who are forged from adversity, only to burn more brightly and courageous.” (Amazon.com)

“With non-stop excitement, this is well-written, easy to read, and possibly an inspiration for anyone trapped in family situations involving child abuse or domestic violence.” (VOYA)

L'autore

Sharon Mills Draper, born in Cleveland, Ohio, has been writing and teaching for over twenty years. She has always encouraged in her students a love of learning through literature and a respect for excellence in writing.

Her literary recognition began when, as a challenge from one of her students, she entered and won first prize in the 1991 Ebony Magazine Literary Contest, for which she was awarded $5,000 and the publication of her short story "One Small Torch." Since that time, she has had numerous poems and stories published, and is also the author of the Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs series of books for middle readers. Her previous novel for Atheneum, Tears of a Tiger, was critically acclaimed and the recipient of the first Coretta Scott King Genesis Award.

Active in numerous literary and educational organizations, she currently serves on the board of directors of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, was one of the first teachers in the nation to achieve National Board Certification, and was recently honored at the White House for these accomplishments.

Sharon Draper often addresses educational and literary groups with entertaining readings of her poetry and novels, as well as with enlightening instructional presentations. She currently chairs the English department at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, where she still works at teaching students to write.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 068980699X
• ISBN 13: 9780689806995
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 160