| The Truth about Sparrows Contributor(s): Hale, Marian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312371330 ISBN-13: 9780312371333 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: This stunning debut novel tells the story of Sadie Wynn, whose family moves from drought-plagued Missouri to Texas, where even children must work at the local cannery to help make ends meet. Yet it is the kindness of their new neighbors that helps the family make it through. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience - Young Adult Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.3" W x 7.64" (0.55 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged - Geographic Orientation - Texas - Geographic Orientation - Missouri - Chronological Period - 1930's - Topical - Friendship - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - South |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 80141 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Wynns are an unforgettable family. The details of their struggle to survive the Great Depression will linger long after the last page has been read.-Ann M. Martin, winner of the Newbery Honor for A Corner of the Universe A stunning debut novel aboutthe true meaning of home Sadie Wynn doesn't want a new life; her old one suits her just fine. But times are hard in drought-plagued Missouri, and Daddy thinks they'll be better off in Texas. Sadie hates this strange new place, where even children must work at the cannery to help make ends meet and people are rude to her disabled father. Yet when trouble comes, it is the kindness of these new neighbors that helps the family make it through. And no one helps more than Dollie, a red-headed chatterbox of a girl who just might become a good friend-if Sadie gives her half a chance. The Truth About Sparrows is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hale, Marian: - Marian Hale is the author of acclaimed historical novels for young adults--The Truth About Sparrows, Dark Water Rising, and The Goodbye Season. She lives with her husband, daughter, and grandbabies on the Texas Coast. |