| Boris Contributor(s): Rylant, Cynthia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0152058095 ISBN-13: 9780152058098 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $7.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: From the Newbery Medalist comes a thoughtful, powerful collection of poems about a cat named Boris that explores love, compassion, and the continuous give-and-take of companionship. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Poetry - Young Adult Nonfiction | Animals - General - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Topics - Friendship |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 2004021093 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 5" W x 8" (0.20 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 86823 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Boris is a big gray cat who loves sleeping and playing and exploring and hunting. And his owner loves him for all of his simple cat ways. But Boris, typical as he may be, is part of a much larger story in this moving exploration of love, longing, compassion, and most of all, the continuous give-and-take of companionship. Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant's powerful collection of poems is sure to find its place in the hearts of readers of all ages, especially those who have been lucky enough to experience the many joys and hardships that come with true friendship. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rylant, Cynthia: - Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.cynthiarylant.com. |