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OverviewIt s 1587 and twelve-year-old Alis has made the long journey with her parents from England to help settle the New World, the land christened Virginia in honor of the Queen. And Alis couldn t be happier. While the streets of London were crowded and dirty, this new land, with its trees and birds and sky, calls to Alis. Here she feels free. But the land, the island Roanoke, is also inhabited by the Roanoke tribe and tensions between them and the English are running high, soon turning deadly. Amid the strife, Alis meets and befriends Kimi, a Roanoke girl about her age. Though the two don t even speak the same language, these girls form a special bond as close as sisters, willing to risk everything for the other. Finally, Alis must make an impossible choice when her family resolves to leave the island and bloodshed behind. A beautiful, tender story of friendship and the meaning of family, Caroline Starr Rose delivers another historical gem. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Caroline Starr Rose , Caroline Starr RosePublisher: Turtleback Books Imprint: Turtleback Books Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed. Dimensions: Width: 12.40cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 19.30cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780606384032ISBN 10: 0606384030 Pages: 393 Publication Date: 05 January 2016 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for Blue Birds Composed in varying formats, the descriptive and finely crafted poems reveal the similarities the two girls share, from loved ones lost to hatred between the English and the Roanoke to a desire for peace Fans of Karen Hesse and the author's May B. (2012) will delight in this offering. Kirkus Reviews A memorable account of a friendship that transcends culture and prejudice. Publishers Weekly An excellent historical offering and belongs on public and school library shelves. VOYA With two compelling main characters and an abundance of rich historical detail, Rose s latest novel offers much to discuss and much to appreciate. School Library Journal An imaginative historical novel with two sympathetic protagonists. Booklist Themes of fear and freedom will appeal to a wide audience. SLC Author InformationCaroline Starr Rose (www.carolinestarrrose.com)is the author of critically acclaimed May B. Blue Birds is her second novel.She's taught both social studies and English in New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, and Louisiana. In her classroom she worked to instill in her students a passion for books, an enthusiasm to experiment with words, and a curiosity about the past. Caroline lives in New Mexico with her husband and two sons. Follow her on Twitter @CStarrRose . Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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