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Bezig met laden... Time and the Tapestry: A William Morris Adventuredoor John Plotz
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  Pat2011 | Apr 15, 2018 |   Pro: I like the premise a lot, which is of course why I picked it up, and the vocabulary is much more developed than you often find in children's books - something I appreciate, because one of my particular pet peeves is how adults always underestimate children and freak out about the possibility of them reading something that's "too hard" for them. Con: So the vocabulary is good, but the style, both narrative and dialogue, was often very awkward and unsophisticated. I skimmed most of the middle because it just didn't feel necessary, and was annoying to read. There were honestly sentences that sounded straight out of the stories I used to write in middle school, and I will tell you now that those things were utter garbage. So that's a pretty big flaw. Con: The whole thing was disorientingly medieval-feeling, with the fonts and the tapestries and everything, but the book actually takes place mostly in the second half of the 1800s. I realize that this is because William Morris, the subject of the story, was really into the Middle Ages, but it just made things feel slightly off. Pro: Toward the end, there were some surprisingly deep discussions on socialism and capitalism, personal growth, and the meaning and accessibility of art. The protagonists are 13 and 9 years old, so the audience for this book is young, and I love that this author chose to introduce such grownup topics to them. Okay, so while I was reading the book, I intended to come here and say it was terrible. But the more I talk about it, the more I think it might actually be okay, especially for its target audience. Still only going to give it two stars, but I don't think I'd knock it out of someone's hand if I saw them with it. mirikayla | Feb 8, 2016 |  ) JBD1 | May 31, 2014 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
What kind of adventure begins in the living room on a rainy Monday afternoon? It depends. Say you just found out that Granny, who raised you, is going to lose her house because there's nothing valuable left to sell except an unfinished tapestry. And say that your pet blackbird Mead starts talking and swells up to the size of large motorcycle, and that you suddenly find yourself on his back falling into what you could have sworn was just an old rug covered with pictures of knights galloping through forests. If that's your situation, then this adventure could be weirder, scarier, and more amazing than anything you ever imagined. Time and the Tapestry tells the story of a 13 year old, would-be artist Jen and hernbsp; not-quite-as-nerdy-as-he used-to-be- 10 year old brother Ed. They find themselves adrift in 19th century England, unable to make their way back home until they've gathered the missing pieces to make that tapestry whole. It's great that they can ride on Mead's back. But not so great that his feathers are falling off, too fast to count. Great that they keep meeting up with the rugmaker himself, Jen's hero, British radical William Morris. But not so great that he always seems to be yelling at somebody or tossing something at them. Great that as they travel from London to Oxford to Iceland, they begin to figure out a way to save the Tapestry (and Granny's house along with it). But downright terrifying that Mead's going to be grounded soon, leaving them trapped with Morris and his wacky daughter May in a Victorian London that may be filled with cranky artists and loveable animals, but....it's a long long way from home. nbsp;The scenes set in Canterbury, Oxford, the English countryside, Trafalgar Square, Iceland, and Boston will enchant those drawn to the tapestry of history. Along with its magnificently detailed illustrations, this expertly woven tale threads together the best of classical fantasy with a tale of modern-day adventure that will captivate readers of all ages. First-time children's book author John Plotz--who's spent years studying, teaching, and dreaming about William Morris--brings the story of Arts and Crafts to life with a yarn about a world where the power of imagination may just be strong enough to bring dragons, flying birds and enchanted books to life. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The story presents life in 19thC England that is both interesting and easy to understand. Their mode of transport is a blackbird called. Mead. I found the story to be interesting and it moved along at a good pace but whether Jan and Ed found the pieces for the tapestry, you will have to read the book for yourself. The illustrations are in black and white and are reminiscence of early manuscript art. I received this as a review copy in exchange for a fair and honest review but I probably would have bought if browsing in a bookstore. (