Autumn Street - Softcover

Lowry, Lois

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0544540344 ISBN 13: 9780544540347

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2015

Synopsis

There are things to be afraid of in the woods at the end of Autumn Street. But the year she goes to live in her grandfather's big house—while her father is fighting in World War II—Elizabeth can't put a name to those dark, shadowy fears. But she finds solace in her friendship with Charles, a boy who teaches her to take risks. Together the two children try to interpret an adult world that is always puzzling and often cruel.  Together, on a day when snow obscures everything but terror, they leave that world behind and enter the world that is waiting in the woods. This lovely repackaged edition features a new introduction by the author.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Elizabeth is forced to grow up when her father goes to fight in World War II. Her family moves in with her grandfather, and a special friend is struck by tragedy.

"Lowry hones her writing to a high polish through which vivid settings and textured characters gleam in high relief."--Booklist, starred review.

An ALA Notable Children's Book.

From the Inside Flap:

Elizabeth is forced to grow up when her father goes to fight in World War II. Her family moves in with her grandfather, and a special friend is struck by tragedy.
An ALA Notable Children's Book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0544540344
• ISBN 13: 9780544540347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224