The Gold-Threaded Dress
$17.51
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
14 February 2006
Summary
“A fine novel for early independent readers that conveys lots of information about Thailand and making friends.” — New York Times Book Review
In Thailand she was named Oy, but here in America the teachers call her Olivia. Other things are not so easy to change, however. When Oy draws a portrait of herself with brown hair and eyes as round as coins, her classmate Frankie makes fun of her and calls her Chinese. And the popular girl Liliandra barely speaks to her, until she lear…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780763629939 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0763629936 |
| Author: | Carolyn Marsden |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 14 February 2006 |
| Weight: | 68g |
| Dimensions: | 6mm x 132mm x 195mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-9 |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
“Zeroing in on a very specific situation, first-time author Marsden hits the issues of this age group squarely and truthfully.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Marsden, in her debut, draws on her own experience as she describes a loving family guiding their daughter in a difficult time. Those who read this short, character-driven story will remember the parallels between their personal experience and the forceful message, concluding that being kinder to new immigrants builds delightful friendships and provides interesting insights into rich cultures.” —Kirkus Reviews
Carolyn Marsden
Carolyn Marsden was born in Mexico City to missionary parents. She has been a writer all her life, but THE GOLD-THREADED DRESS is her first book.
About THE GOLD-THREADED DRESS she says, “I wrote this story when my half-Thai daughter was being teased at school. As a parent and elementary school teacher, I watched her struggle to establish a cultural identity. I became fascinated with a conflict that is common to many children in our increasingly diverse United States.”
Carolyn Marsden has an MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College. After spending the last twenty-five years in Tucson, Arizona, Carolyn Marsden now lives by the ocean in La Jolla, California, with her husband and two daughters.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.