I Had Seen Castles
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Now an old man, John is haunted by memories of enlisting to fight in the WWII, a decision that forced him to face the horrors of war and changed his life forever. John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he wants to fight for his country. But then he falls head over heels for Ginny Burton, who is against all war, and his beliefs are suddenly questioned. Rather than be judged a traitor or a coward, though, John enlists--a decision that changes his life forever. Includes a reader's guide and an inverview with the author. AGES: 12 and up AUTHOR: Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter and Tabby and Henry and Mudge. SELLING POINTS: . A compelling novel from a Newbery Medal-winning author. . WWII setting will appeal to boy readers.
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Format: Paperback, 97 pages, 114mm x 178mm
Published: 2004, Houghton Mifflin, United States
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Interest Age: From 12 years
Now an old man, John is haunted by memories of enlisting to fight in the WWII, a decision that forced him to face the horrors of war and changed his life forever. John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he wants to fight for his country. But then he falls head over heels for Ginny Burton, who is against all war, and his beliefs are suddenly questioned. Rather than be judged a traitor or a coward, though, John enlists--a decision that changes his life forever. Includes a reader's guide and an inverview with the author. AGES: 12 and up AUTHOR: Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter and Tabby and Henry and Mudge. SELLING POINTS: . A compelling novel from a Newbery Medal-winning author. . WWII setting will appeal to boy readers.