What Hearts by Bruce Brooks
Recipient of a 1993 Newbery Honor, this novel is an achingly beautiful, powerfully rendered journey through childhood that is not to be missed, now available in a new edition with a striking new cover.
From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points. -- Pointer Review/Kirkus Reviews
Combines fast, exciting action with an astonishing ending that proves the power of the individual imagination. -- Starred Review/ALA Booklist
Asa--possessed of rare sweetness, humor, and inner strength--survives intact cruel tests of his integrity, intellect, and sense of decency. From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points. --K. Told with controlled imagery, insightful illumination of motive and the needs of his characters, Brooks has proven himself once again a master of language. --BL. 1993 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 1993 (ALA)
1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
1993 Teachers' Choices (IRA)
1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780060211325 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060211326 |
| Title | What Hearts |
| Author | Bruce Brooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harpercollins |
| Year published | 1999-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 194 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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