Kate Albus
Auteur van A Place to Hang the Moon
Werken van Kate Albus
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Statistieken
- Werken
- 2
- Leden
- 556
- Populariteit
- #44,900
- Waardering
- 4.5
- Besprekingen
- 17
- ISBNs
- 11
- Talen
- 2
There are lots of books about World War II for kids, but few about the US home front. This one is delightfully Old New York, with all the character and bustle of the city. I did think it glossed over the difficulties of getting in and out of the abandoned hotel, but on the other hand, what kid wouldn't love finding a secret hideout and outsmarting mean adults like Dory did? There's also lots of complicated growing-up emotions that are portrayed so very well. This book isn't quite as heartwarming as A Place to Hang the Moon, but it's all kinds of charming.… (meer)