ISBN: 9781451608298 - children and fire: a novel (burgdorf cycle) (20 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The fourth novel in the Burgdorf Cycle Despite the fact that Ursula Hegi's Stones from the River enthralled critics and readers alike more than fifteen years ago, it continues to be popular, is on academic reading lists, and is adopted by book groups.Hegi's Children and Fire is also set in Burgdorf, Germany, and chronicles the narrative of a single day that will forever change the lives of the inhabitants. At the heart of this fascinating work is the question of how one gifted and joyous, passionate and innovative teacher can be deceived by propaganda during Hitler's early months of power and persuade her ten-year-old kids to join the Hitler-Jug.How can a lady we admire take a path we don't approve of? So much has changed for Thekla Jansen, the teacher, and the people of Burgdorf in the year since the parliament building burned down.Thekla's lover, Emil Hesping, believes the Nazis staged the fire to implicate the communists, but Thekla believes what she hears on the radio, and she's willing to give up some of her liberties to keep her teaching job. Thekla's mother, who works as a housekeeper for a Jewish family; her employers, Michel and Ilse Abramowitz; Thekla's mentally sick father; Trudi Montag and her father, Leo Montag; Fr ulein Siderova, dying midwife; and the children who adore their young teacherAs Ursula Hegi writes along that edge whereChildren and Fire is a stunningly depicted and emotionally tense novel that cements Ursula Hegi's reputation as one of the most remarkable writers of her time.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The fourth novel in the Burgdorf Cycle Despite the fact that Ursula Hegi's Stones from the River enthralled critics and readers alike more than fifteen years ago, it continues to be popular, is on academic reading lists, and is adopted by book groups.Hegi's Children and Fire is also set in Burgdorf, Germany, and chronicles the narrative of a single day that will forever change the lives of the inhabitants. At the heart of this fascinating work is the question of how one gifted and joyous, passionate and innovative teacher can be deceived by propaganda during Hitler's early months of power and persuade her ten-year-old kids to join the Hitler-Jug.How can a lady we admire take a path we don't approve of? So much has changed for Thekla Jansen, the teacher, and the people of Burgdorf in the year since the parliament building burned down.Thekla's lover, Emil Hesping, believes the Nazis staged the fire to implicate the communists, but Thekla believes what she hears on the radio, and she's willing to give up some of her liberties to keep her teaching job. Thekla's mother, who works as a housekeeper for a Jewish family; her employers, Michel and Ilse Abramowitz; Thekla's mentally sick father; Trudi Montag and her father, Leo Montag; Fr ulein Siderova, dying midwife; and the children who adore their young teacherAs Ursula Hegi writes along that edge whereChildren and Fire is a stunningly depicted and emotionally tense novel that cements Ursula Hegi's reputation as one of the most remarkable writers of her time.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. 1St Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Zustand: Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 272 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The pages are tanned at the edges. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: used: good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDHistoricalGOod condition, ex-library, pockets, stickers, stamps, some wear to edges, prompt shipping with tracking.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good copy with clean pages and dust jacket.

Zustand: As New. 2011. hardcover. . . . . .

Zustand: As New. 2011. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 288 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.