Summary
In her fourth novel in poems, Jen Bryant blends a friendly first-person girl’s voice, 1960s era historical detail (the stress and controversy of the Vietnam War), and a small-town mystery (will a set of clues lead to pirate treasure?). Inspired by the true story of a father and son who recently discovered buried treasure in their own farm field, Jen Bryant’s new novel is perfect for middle-grade mystery fans, and for anyone–child or teacher–with an interest in 1960s culture (and countercultur…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780440421900 |
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| ISBN-10: | 044042190X |
| Author: | Jen Bryant |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Yearling |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2010 |
| Weight: | 221g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 132mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 1, 2009:
“Readers will fall under the spell of the delicious plot.”
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, May 25, 2009:
“Sincere and well-paced, with the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history, the story is not easily forgotten.”
Jen Bryant
Jen Bryant is the acclaimed author of poetry, biographies, picture books, and fiction, including The Fortune of Carmen Navarro; Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial; Pieces of Georgia; and The Trial, a novel for young readers about the 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s son.
A graduate of Gettysburg College, Jen Bryant teaches children’s literature at West Chester University and lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and daughter.
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