A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories About Love
A collection of eight short stories in which a variety of special characters experience the transfiguring power of love.
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Eight finely crafted stories explore various aspects of love from a variety of perspectives. From the two 16-year-olds, wise beyond their years, who are preparing for separation from their as yet unborn child in the title story, to the optimistic musings of an old man at his grandaughter's wedding, readers are treated to unique yet universal observations of people in love. The stories are filled with both humor and heartbreak, but the sensibility of Rylant's voice and her distinctly drawn characters evoke genuine sentiment while avoiding sentimentality. Original in plot and rich in imagery, the stories read smoothly, offering a broad range of experience and viewpoint. Although half of the stories feature adolescent characters, the themes may be of more interest to adults than to young readers. However, those who delve into the book will be well rewarded. --Starr LaTronica, North Berkeley Library, CA
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The Newbery Honor author demonstrates in these eight evocative tales that love is indeed where--and when--you find it. Ages 12-up.
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- PublisherOrchard Books
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0531085007
- ISBN 13 9780531085004
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages104
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