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Dear Readers,
This month there is a special reason why this LUCKY WINNER won the giveaway of EDDIE'S WAR. . .
Read below to find out why!
Kirkus Reviews (starred review):
This month there is a special reason why this LUCKY WINNER won the giveaway of EDDIE'S WAR. . .
Read below to find out why!
Kirkus Reviews (starred review):
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| Eddie’s War |
EDDIE'S WAR (reviewed on July 1, 2011)
In her first outing for children, Saller (The Subversive Copy Editor, 2009) provides a poignant look at boyhood before and during the long years of World War II.The novel in verse is a well-worked concept, but this effort infuses new life into a genre that's become almost trite. Eddie, just 5 years old as the story begins in 1934, lives contentedly in the glorious shadow of his older brother, Thomas. A few brief vignettes capture the flavor of the pre-war years, as Eddie befriends Jozef, an immigrant his Grama calls a gypsy, who carefully scans newspapers at the library, looking for the only word he can read: the name of his home in Poland, where his wife and son still live. Eddie comes to idolize his brother’s friend, Gabe, always the most reasonable of the older boys. Eventually, Thomas and Gabe enlist as the United States enters the war, and Eddie and his parents face the trial of never knowing if Thomas will live to come home. Prejudice against Jozef forces Eddie to make a hard choice to save the beleaguered man. In spare language and remarkably short sketches, carefully selected details effectively portray well-rounded, interesting characters, from Eddie’s abusive grandfather to his evolving love interest, Sarah.
Much more an emotionally resonant coming-of-age tale than a war story, this will be an easy sell for those seeking a quick, excellent read. (Historical fiction. 11 & up)
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| Joyce Moyer |
6 Comments on Who won EDDIE"S WAR? It might be you!, last added: 8/12/2011
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Congratulations, Joyce!
Yay, Joyce! I am very happy that you won, especially since you were kind enough to donate one of your own books, which I won! Best wishes to you.
Clara, you have a wonderful blog. Thanks for connecting us to these great authors. We will miss you while you are away from your blog for a few weeks. See you in September!
Congratulations, Joyce!
And you are so right about luck and timing, Clara.
donna
Thank you Janet, Donna, and Lorrie for stopping by to congratulate the winner!
Lorrie, Thanks for your kind words. I'm excited about my fall line-up of authors and giveaways! Write on!
Joyce, I'm so happy that you won the book--I hope you enjoy it!
Congrats to Joyce.
Enjoy your month off, Clara :)