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From: Szabla, Elizabeth <ESzabla>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:16:49 -0500
As the discussion of the award-winning books continues, I'm pleased to see a reference to a new novel, Kate Klise's DELIVER US FROM NORMAL, which Scholastic Press is publishing this spring. However, as Kate's editor, I'd like to confirm the title of the book that makes the protagonist, Charles, cry: it's THE YEARLING, not THE DEER HUNTER. There is a big difference here (!) -- the fact that Marjorie Rawlings' novel makes this boy cry says a lot about his gentle and sensitive nature, which is the heart of the story.
I understand the concern about presenting young readers with more than they can handle, and am finding this strand of the discussion fascinating. But regarding DELIVER US FROM NORMAL, I believe there are many more readers like Charles out there than we'll ever know.
Liz Szabla Editorial Director Scholastic Press
Received on Wed 19 Jan 2005 03:16:49 PM CST
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:16:49 -0500
As the discussion of the award-winning books continues, I'm pleased to see a reference to a new novel, Kate Klise's DELIVER US FROM NORMAL, which Scholastic Press is publishing this spring. However, as Kate's editor, I'd like to confirm the title of the book that makes the protagonist, Charles, cry: it's THE YEARLING, not THE DEER HUNTER. There is a big difference here (!) -- the fact that Marjorie Rawlings' novel makes this boy cry says a lot about his gentle and sensitive nature, which is the heart of the story.
I understand the concern about presenting young readers with more than they can handle, and am finding this strand of the discussion fascinating. But regarding DELIVER US FROM NORMAL, I believe there are many more readers like Charles out there than we'll ever know.
Liz Szabla Editorial Director Scholastic Press
Received on Wed 19 Jan 2005 03:16:49 PM CST
