| I Had Seen Castles Contributor(s): Rylant, Cynthia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0152053123 ISBN-13: 9780152053123 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $7.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: In this tale of love and war by the Newbery Medalist, John Dante, now an old man, is haunted by memories of enlisting as a 17-year-old to fight in WW II--a decision that forced him to face the horrors of war and changed his life forever. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Young Adult Fiction | Boys & Men - Young Adult Fiction | War & Military |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2004052267 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 4.6" W x 7.16" (0.19 lbs) 97 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 11547 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he wants to fight for his country. But then he falls head over heels for Ginny Burton, who is against all war, and his beliefs are suddenly questioned. Rather than be judged a traitor or a coward, though, John enlists--a decision that changes his life forever. Includes a reader's guide and an inverview with the author. |
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. |