Posts Tagged ‘childrens books’
Becoming Billie Holiday
Wordsong, 2008
Poetry
ISBN: 159078507X
117 pages
Synopsis
A series of fictionalized poems, chronicling the life of Billie Holiday from birth until 25, this text provides an interesting insight into the life and rhythm of one of the greatest jazz performers throughout history. The poems themselves are more like stories broken into poetic line than writing that follow the typical constraints of poetry. Each of the poems is titled after one of Holiday’s songs, bringing a depth into the story of the song, possibly where it came from. Also, the text is, in places, accompanied by beautiful artwork that enhances the experience. …
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The Surrender Tree
Henry Holt and Co, 2008
Poetry
ISBN: 0805086749
176 pages
Newbery Honor Book
Synopsis
Taking place over the several wars that Cuba had with Spain in order to gain independence, the story centers on Rosa, a young slave girl who is eventually freed by her master when he revolts against Spain and becomes the most renowned healer throughout Cuba. …
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Once Upon a Time in the North
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008
Fantasy Fiction
ISBN: 0375845100
112 pages
Synopsis
In his younger years that we’ve seen him previously in the His Dark Materials trilogy, aeronaut Lee Scoresby is a young adventurer ready to take on the world. He’s just won his balloon in a card match, and he takes it wherever the wind blows. These particular winds land him in the Arctic, on a secluded island known as Novy Odense. …
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