|
Autumn Street Posters
Photos Art
Search for Posters Art Prints, photos and get
results from all the many categories from Amazon including
books, videos, dvds, toys, video games, and more.
|
|
|
Posters Art
Prints Photos collectables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
If for some reason you can't find what the
poster or art print your looking for try using the search boxes
below
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Amazon.com's Price: $5.99 Prices subject to change.
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Now!
Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780440403449
ISBN: 0440403448
Label: Yearling
Manufacturer: Yearling
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: May 01, 1986
Publisher: Yearling
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: April 01, 1986
Sales Rank: 220536
Studio: Yearling
Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category:
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Elizabeth is forced to grow up when her father goes to fight in World War II. Her family moves in with her grandfather, and a special friend is struck by tragedy.
An ALA Notable Children's Book.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
My class just got done with the book and though there were sad parts it was still really good im in 5th grade and i don't think that anyone 1st-3rd should read it. Elizabeth is 6 and she moved from New York with her mom and her sister after her dad went to war she quickly made friends with Charles a black boy and also makes friends with louie after looseing a best friend charles the book is still good.
Rating: -
My class just got done with the book and though there were sad parts it was still really good im in 5th grade and i don't think that anyone 1st-3rd should read it. Elizabeth is 6 and she moved from New York with her mom and her sister after her dad went to war she quickly made friends with Charles a black boy and also makes friends with louie after looseing a best friend charles the book is still good.
Rating:  -
As everyone else here says, this is a very tragic story. While the book is beautifully written, and the characters very well-drawn, the ending is upsetting and could disturb younger readers. I read it when I was too young for it - I ended up with terrible nightmares and even now I would not read it again. The ending really is a hideously violent surprise. I recommend parents read this book before giving it to their children. Due to the subject matter this book really is best suited to older children/teens, ... Read More
Rating: -
I am a HUGE fan of Lois Lowry. I have read a lot of her books including her newest one 'Messenger'. The ending surprised me, and it freaked me out. (...)I'm sorry for sort of giving you an idea of the ending, but I couldn't sleep afterwards. It's pretty disturbing. Although the rest is great,I really don't like the ending. Fortunately, I got my liking back for Lois Lowry by reading 'Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye' that is a great book.
Rating: -
During the war six-year-old Elizabeth goes with her mother and her sister Jessica to live with their grandfather. Elizabeth, meets, Tatie's, the cook's, grandson, Charles and they become best friends. Charles goes back to his family and comes back the next Christmas. During this visit something happens that Elizabeth will never forget. This is a story about bravery and couragegeousness, but mostly about friendship. Lowry really makes the charactors really come to life. Elizabeth and Charles are just like ... Read More
|
