From: Jane E Kurtz <jkurtz>
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 1996 08:06:34 -0600 (CST)

Just about every book mentioned has been a favorite of mine, so far, as well as CUCKOO'S CHILD, much discussed already on this list and my favorite novel of the year. I love the stunning art and poignant story in PEACEBOUND TRAINS by Haemi Balgassi and wonder what other people think about that format--a serious, fully illustrated chapter book, I guess is the way to describe it. Seems to me Clarion is taking some risks with new formats. Do other people think it will have trouble finding a niche? GRANDMOTHER BRYANT'S POCKET by Jacqueline Briggs (I think) charmed me with its small illustrations and its gentle story of healing. Seemed as if it was getting a starred review every time I turned around, too. In fantasy, I resisted LITTLE SISTER for a while, but once I started reading was captivated and thought the author did a good job of making another time and place (ancient Japan) fascinating and accessible. I also resisted THE THIEF by Megan Whalen Turner, but found myself irrestibly caught up in the quasi-Greek myths and the mystery of trying to figure out just who this guy was and what his agenda was.

Jane Kurtz jkurtz at badlands.nodak.edu
Received on Tue 03 Dec 1996 08:06:34 AM CST