Briar Rose: A Novel of the Holocaust Contributor(s): Yolen, Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250242738 ISBN-13: 9781250242730 Publisher: Tor Books OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Holocaust |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 820 |
Series: Fairy Tales |
Physical Information: 1" H x 4.3" W x 6.8" (0.70 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Holocaust |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 8554 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Jane Yolen's classic novel of memory, stories, and the Holocaust--now in a beautiful pocket-sized hardcover edition--is a powerful retelling of the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty that is heartbreaking and heartwarming. An American Library Association 100 Best Books for TeensAn American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults Ever since she was a child, Rebecca has been enchanted by her grandmother Gemma's stories about Briar Rose. But a promise Rebecca makes to her dying grandmother will lead her on a remarkable journey to uncover the truth of Gemma's astonishing claim: I am Briar Rose. A journey that will lead her to unspeakable brutality and horror. But also to redemption and hope. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yolen, Jane: - Jane Yolen is one of the most distinguished and successful authors for young readers and adults in the country. She is the author of more than 200 books--including Briar Rose, Sister Light, Sister Dark, Owl Moon, and the immensely popular The Devil's Arithmetic. Her books have won awards including the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, the Jewish Book Award, and two Christopher Medals. SFWA named her the 2017 Damon KNIGHT MEMORIAL GRAND MASTER for her contributions to the literature of Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts. |