‘An old woman tells her grandchildren how her beloved teenage brother was destroyed at the time of the frenzied hunt for dinosaur remains in Nebraska [before the turn of the century]. Vivid description, deeply felt characterization, and a simple yet intricately crafted plot are all hallmarks of Conrad’s narrative. A celebration of the bonds of love and the eloquence of the human spirit.’ —BL.
1989 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1989 Children's Editors' Choices (BL)
1990 Teachers' Choices (IRA)
1989 Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1989 Silver Spur Award, Best Juvenile Fiction (Western Writers of America)
1989 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
1990 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)
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Pam Conrad wrote many award-winning books for children, including the immensely popular The Tub People and The Tub Grandfather, both illustrated by Richard Egielski. She is also the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including Prairie Songs, a 1986 ALA Best Children's Book of the Year and a 1985 ALA Golden Kite Honor Book, and Stonewords, winner of the 1991 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Mystery.
‘An old woman tells her grandchildren how her beloved teenage brother was destroyed at the time of the frenzied hunt for dinosaur remains in Nebraska [before the turn of the century]. Vivid description, deeply felt characterization, and a simple yet intricately crafted plot are all hallmarks of Conrad’s narrative. A celebration of the bonds of love and the eloquence of the human spirit.’ —BL.
1989 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1989 Children's Editors' Choices (BL)
1990 Teachers' Choices (IRA)
1989 Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1989 Silver Spur Award, Best Juvenile Fiction (Western Writers of America)
1989 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
1990 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : The Book Beast, Mountain Grove, MO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Ex-Library. Does have library stamps, stickers, and a pocket. Book is very nice inside and out. A fictional tale told by a grandmother about a hunt for dinosaur remains and how she lost her brother. N° de réf. du vendeur 000440
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