Praise for "Firely Letters: " * “Like the firefly light, Engle’s poetry is a gossamer thread of subtle beauty weaving together three memorable characters who together find hope and courage. Another fine volume by a master of the novel in verse.”—"Kirkus Reviews, "Starred Review “This slim, elegant volume opens the door to discussions of slavery, women’s rights, and the economic disparity between rich and poor.” —"Publishers Weekly"“Through this moving combination of historical viewpoints, Engle creates dramatic tension among the characters, especially in the story of Elena, who makes a surprising sacrifice.”—"Booklist" “This engaging title documents 50-year-old Swedish suffragette and novelist Fredrika Bremer’s three-month travels around Cuba in 1851. ...The easily digestible, poetic narrative makes this a perfect choice for reluctant readers, students of the women’s movement, those i
Praise for "Firely Letters: " * "Like the firefly light, Engle's poetry is a gossamer thread of subtle beauty weaving together three memorable characters who together find hope and courage. Another fine volume by a master of the novel in verse."--"Kirkus Reviews, "Starred Review "This slim, elegant volume opens the door to discussions of slavery, women's rights, and the economic disparity between rich and poor." --"Publishers Weekly" "Through this moving combination of historical viewpoints, Engle creates dramatic tension among the characters, especially in the story of Elena, who makes a surprising sacrifice."--"Booklist" "This engaging title documents 50-year-old Swedish suffragette and novelist Fredrika Bremer's three-month travels around Cuba in 1851. ...The easily digestible, poetic narrative makes this a perfect choice for reluctant readers, students of the women's movement, those interested in Cuba, and teens with biography assignments."--"School Library Journal" "The author has a gift for imbuing seemingly effortless text with powerful emotions. . . .This uncommon story will resonate when placed in the hands of the right reader."--"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" "The imagistic, multiple first-person narrative works handily in revealing Bremer, an alert and intelligent woman in rebellion against her background of privilege."--"The Horn Book"""
Like the firefly light, Engle's poetry is a gossamer thread of subtle beauty weaving together three memorable characters who together find hope and courage. Another fine volume by a master of the novel in verse. "Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"
This slim, elegant volume opens the door to discussions of slavery, women's rights, and the economic disparity between rich and poor. "Publishers Weekly"
Through this moving combination of historical viewpoints, Engle creates dramatic tension among the characters, especially in the story of Elena, who makes a surprising sacrifice. "Booklist"
This engaging title documents 50-year-old Swedish suffragette and novelist Fredrika Bremer's three-month travels around Cuba in 1851. The easily digestible, poetic narrative makes this a perfect choice for reluctant readers, students of the women's movement, those interested in Cuba, and teens with biography assignments. "School Library Journal"
The author has a gift for imbuing seemingly effortless text with powerful emotions. . . .This uncommon story will resonate when placed in the hands of the right reader. "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
The imagistic, multiple first-person narrative works handily in revealing Bremer, an alert and intelligent woman in rebellion against her background of privilege. "The Horn Book""
Like the firefly light, Engle's poetry is a gossamer thread of subtle beauty weaving together three memorable characters who together find hope and courage. Another fine volume by a master of the novel in verse. Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
This slim, elegant volume opens the door to discussions of slavery, women's rights, and the economic disparity between rich and poor. Publishers Weekly
Through this moving combination of historical viewpoints, Engle creates dramatic tension among the characters, especially in the story of Elena, who makes a surprising sacrifice. Booklist
This engaging title documents 50-year-old Swedish suffragette and novelist Fredrika Bremer's three-month travels around Cuba in 1851. The easily digestible, poetic narrative makes this a perfect choice for reluctant readers, students of the women's movement, those interested in Cuba, and teens with biography assignments. School Library Journal
The author has a gift for imbuing seemingly effortless text with powerful emotions. . . .This uncommon story will resonate when placed in the hands of the right reader. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
The imagistic, multiple first-person narrative works handily in revealing Bremer, an alert and intelligent woman in rebellion against her background of privilege. The Horn Book
""Like the firefly light, Engle's poetry is a gossamer thread of subtle beauty weaving together three memorable characters who together find hope and courage. Another fine volume by a master of the novel in verse." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"This slim, elegant volume opens the door to discussions of slavery, women's rights, and the economic disparity between rich and poor." --Publishers Weekly
"Through this moving combination of historical viewpoints, Engle creates dramatic tension among the characters, especially in the story of Elena, who makes a surprising sacrifice." --Booklist
"This engaging title documents 50-year-old Swedish suffragette and novelist Fredrika Bremer's three-month travels around Cuba in 1851. ...The easily digestible, poetic narrative makes this a perfect choice for reluctant readers, students of the women's movement, those interested in Cuba, and teens with biography assignments." --School Library Journal
"The author has a gift for imbuing seemingly effortless text with powerful emotions. . . .This uncommon story will resonate when placed in the hands of the right reader." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The imagistic, multiple first-person narrative works handily in revealing Bremer, an alert and intelligent woman in rebellion against her background of privilege." --The Horn Book
A stunning novel in verse by a Newbery Honor-winning author paints a portrait of early women's right pioneer Frederika Bremer and the journey to Cuba that transformed her life.
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