One of 12 siblings growing up in depression-era Baltimore, Edith isn't quite sure of who she is. Between working at her father's diner, taking care of her younger siblings, and living in the shadow of her more mature sisters, Edith feels lost in a sea of siblings. When a kind teacher encourages Edith to be a teacher herself one day, Edith sees prospects for a future all her own. Full of joy, pain, humor, and sadness, this novel in verse is a wonderful look at the life of Edith Paul, the author's mother, and is an enduring portrait (complete with family photos and an author's note at the end) of one family's pursuit of the American dream. Ages 12+.
"Rosenthal's spare writing superbly captures the emotional growth of a girl on the cusp of adolescence, despite its specific historical context."--"School Library Journal" "The overall tone is one of solidarity in spite of difficulties."--"Booklist"
Title: Looking for Me
Subtitle:
Contributors:
By (author)
Betsy R Rosenthal
ISBN 13: 9780547610849
ISBN 10: 054761084X
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 1/08/2012
Place of Publication:
Boston, MA,
United States
Edition:
BIC Subjects:
Fiction
NBS Classification: Children's Fiction
Format: Hardback
Pages: 176
Height: 198mm
Width: 137mm
Thickness: 20mm
Weight: 249g