Angel Square by Brian Doyle
A Phoenix Honor Award Book
Young Tommy is seeing Angel Square through new eyes since his best friend's father was beaten up just because he's Jewish. Brian Doyle brings his award-winning blend of humor and wisdom to bear in this mystery that confronts the issue of racial hatred.
..working-class grittiness, Irish blarney, Ottawa Valley tall tales and deadpan satire all rolled implausibly into one plausible, irresistible romp. * Michele Landsberg *
...written with a stunning simplicity that belies the mischief, humor and poignancy of the tale. Engrossing language and unpredictable twists of plot and emotion will open a world of story and adventure. * Kitchener-Waterloo Record *
Doyle has an eye for detail, and his writing style is appealing, with short crisp sentences. * School Library Journal *
Doyle's finest book to date... * Ottawa Citizen *
It is hard to imagine a novel delivering more to the young reader than Angel Square. It is funny and fast-paced...teeming with sentimentality... * Reader's Guide to the Canadian Novel *
...written with a stunning simplicity that belies the mischief, humor and poignancy of the tale. Engrossing language and unpredictable twists of plot and emotion will open a world of story and adventure. * Kitchener-Waterloo Record *
Doyle has an eye for detail, and his writing style is appealing, with short crisp sentences. * School Library Journal *
Doyle's finest book to date... * Ottawa Citizen *
It is hard to imagine a novel delivering more to the young reader than Angel Square. It is funny and fast-paced...teeming with sentimentality... * Reader's Guide to the Canadian Novel *
Brian Doyle is the award-winning author of many beloved children's books. He lives in Chelsea, Quebec.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780888996091 |
| ISBN 10 | 0888996098 |
| Title | Angel Square |
| Author | Brian Doyle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada |
| Year published | 2003-12-18 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Prizes | Commended for Phoenix Honor Award 2004 (United States), Long-listed for NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature 2004 (United States), Long-listed for Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis 2001 (Germany) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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