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Cynthia Rylant's Books for Older Readers: The Islander and Others
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From: PIKLY at aol.com <PIKLY>
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 20:05:24 EDT
In many ways, THE ISLANDER reminded me of the Newbery Honor book, THE ANIMAL FAMILY by Randall Jarrell, (Pantheon, 1966). Both books have an almost square shape and cream colored cover, as well as the character of the mermaid, and the isolated setting. The two authors' use of language was also similar, using the narrative to describe things symbolically. Both books are the type of story that has layers; you take from it different layers, depending on your age. Penny Peck San Leandro Public Library, CA Pikly at aol.com
Received on Fri 10 Jul 1998 07:05:24 PM CDT
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 20:05:24 EDT
In many ways, THE ISLANDER reminded me of the Newbery Honor book, THE ANIMAL FAMILY by Randall Jarrell, (Pantheon, 1966). Both books have an almost square shape and cream colored cover, as well as the character of the mermaid, and the isolated setting. The two authors' use of language was also similar, using the narrative to describe things symbolically. Both books are the type of story that has layers; you take from it different layers, depending on your age. Penny Peck San Leandro Public Library, CA Pikly at aol.com
Received on Fri 10 Jul 1998 07:05:24 PM CDT
