A Slip of a Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Slip of a Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff "Set during the Irish Land Wars (1879-1882) this novel in verse follows Anna Mallon through a series of tragedies as her mother dies, older sibling immigrate to America, and she and her father and sister with special needs are about to be evicted from their farm"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A heart-wrenching novel in verse about a poor girl surviving the Irish Land Wars, by a two-time Newbery Honor-winning author.For Anna, the family farm has always been home... But now, things are changing. Annas mother has died, and her older siblings have emigrated, leaving Anna and her father to care for a young sister with special needs. And though their family has worked this land for years, theyre in danger of losing it as poor crop yields leave them without money to pay their rent. When a violent encounter with the Lords rent collector results in Anna and her fathers arrest, all seems lost. But Anna sees her chance and bolts from the jailhouse. On the run, Anna must rely on her own inner strength to protect her sister--and try to find a way to save her family. Written in verse, A Slip of a Girl is a poignant story of adversity, resilience, and self-determination by a master of historical fiction, painting a haunting history of the tensions in the Irish countryside of the early 1890s, and the aftermath of the Great Famine.A Junior Library Guild SelectionA Bank Street Best Book of the Year Author Biography Patricia Reilly Giff (1935 - 2021) was the author of more than one hundred childrens books, including the Newbery Honor Award titles Lilys Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods. She spent twenty years teaching in the New York City public schools, and her Polk Street School series remains a popular chapter book mainstay. Some of her other middle grade novels include Genevieves War, winner of the Christopher Award; Nory Ryans Song, an ALA Notable Book; and A Slip of a Girl, which received two starred reviews. Review … "Written in free verse, the story moves quickly, but the clarity of the writing and the images created leave strong impressions of the characters and settings. The subtly shifting emotional tenor of the narrative ranges from pensive to sorrowful and from desperate to hopeful. . . . A vivid, involving historical novel."—Booklist, Starred Review… "Giff has the rare gift of using few words—but exactly the right ones—to evoke strong and varied images and feelings. Readers will be riveted . . . Lovely." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "Annas simultaneous desperation and determination are palpable . . . Archival photos illuminate the loss and injustice inflicted on the Irish, and Giff (Lilys Crossing) brings Annas story to a triumphant close."—Publishers Weekly "Giff draws on personal family history to tell Annas painful and courageous story. Written in verse, this is a great introduction to Irish history and the genre of historical fiction. Primary source photographs and a glossary lend to the novels authenticity. This is a great selection for young fans of historical fiction who may not be ready for something weightier."—School Library Journal "In late-nineteenth-century Ireland, the Mallon family struggles to stay in their home and farm their land—land now controlled by an English earl determined to evict them by raising rents and taxes. . . . Giff employs small incidents, such as the carding of wool or Annas rationing potatoes, to create a substantial setting, while archival photographs sprinkled throughout link these moments to the conditions of the larger community and history."— The Horn Book Review Quote "Written in free verse, the story moves quickly, but the clarity of the writing and the images created leave strong impressions of the characters and settings. The subtly shifting emotional tenor of the narrative ranges from pensive to sorrowful and from desperate to hopeful. . . . A vivid, involving historical novel."-- Booklist , Starred Review "Giff has the rare gift of using few words--but exactly the right ones--to evoke strong and varied images and feelings. Readers will be riveted . . . Lovely." --Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Annas simultaneous desperation and determination are palpable . . . Archival photos illuminate the loss and injustice inflicted on the Irish, and Giff ( Lilys Crossing ) brings Annas story to a triumphant close."-- Publishers Weekly "Giff draws on personal family history to tell Annas painful and courageous story. Written in verse, this is a great introduction to Irish history and the genre of historical fiction. Primary source photographs and a glossary lend to the novels authenticity. This is a great selection for young fans of historical fiction who may not be ready for something weightier." -- School Library Journal "In late-nineteenth-century Ireland, the Mallon family struggles to stay in their home and farm their land--land now controlled by an English earl determined to evict them by raising rents and taxes. . . . Giff employs small incidents, such as the carding of wool or Annas rationing potatoes, to create a substantial setting, while archival photographs sprinkled throughout link these moments to the conditions of the larger community and history."-- The Horn Book Details ISBN082344998X Author Patricia Reilly Giff Audience Age 10-14 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 082344998X ISBN-13 9780823449989 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-11-30 DEWEY 813.6 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-11-30 NZ Release Date 2021-11-30 US Release Date 2021-11-30 UK Release Date 2021-11-30 Publisher Holiday House Inc Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Pages 240 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137574591;

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