How does a man responsible for killing 20 million people become a god? This story, told from a child's perspective, shows how suspicion and fear can cHow does a man responsible for killing 20 million people become a god? This story, told from a child's perspective, shows how suspicion and fear can change the way people see the world....more
The year is 1936, and Abilene Tucker is on her way to the mining town of Manifest, Kansas. Abilene feels abandoned by her father and unwilling to set The year is 1936, and Abilene Tucker is on her way to the mining town of Manifest, Kansas. Abilene feels abandoned by her father and unwilling to set down roots in her father's old home town until she discovers a World War II mystery that still needs solving. Moon Over Manifest is a powerful story about beginnings and endings, forgiveness, and homecomings. This year's Newbery winner certainly deserved the medal!...more
This is beyond question the best novelized version of Tam Lin I have ever read. Kate and Christopher are sharply humorous protagonists, and the plot iThis is beyond question the best novelized version of Tam Lin I have ever read. Kate and Christopher are sharply humorous protagonists, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging. ...more
I can see this is going to be one of those life-long favorites you have to read again and again. I just re-read The Sherwood Ring for the second time I can see this is going to be one of those life-long favorites you have to read again and again. I just re-read The Sherwood Ring for the second time in six months....here's my original review: The Sherwood Ring, by Elizabeth Marie Pope, is an exciting historical fiction novel for readers grades 5-7. Peggy Grahame moves to her family’s ancestral estate in New Jersey after her father dies. Her new guardian, Uncle Enos, is too busy with his scholarly research to pay any attention to her, so Peggy becomes friends with a handsome British scholar named Pat. Peggy discovers that her uncle’s old house is full of mysteries--and ghosts. Together Peggy and Pat learn the stories of four unforgettable Revolutionary War heroes: one of them a daring outlaw, one an American hero, and two brave young women who found their own ways to fight for freedom and love. This is an absolutely charming book; I can't believe I never stumbled across it before!...more
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