The Girl in the Torch by Sharenow, Robert

The Girl in the Torch

The Invention of Hugo Cabret meets True Grit in this heartfelt novel of resilience, hope, and discovering...
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Author: Robert Sharenow
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Language: English
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The Girl in the Torch by Sharenow, Robert

The Girl in the Torch

Dhs. 111.77

The Girl in the Torch

Dhs. 111.77
Author: Robert Sharenow
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

The Invention of Hugo Cabret meets True Grit in this heartfelt novel of resilience, hope, and discovering a family where you least expect it, from award-winning author Robert Sharenow.

At the dawn of the twentieth century, thousands of immigrants are arriving in the promised land of New York City. Twelve-year-old Sarah has always dreamed of America, a land of freedom and possibility. In her small village she stares at a postcard of the Statue of Liberty and imagines the Lady beckoning to her. When Sarah and her mother finally journey across the Atlantic, though, tragedy strikes--and Sarah finds herself being sent back before she even sets foot in the country.

Yet just as Sarah is ushered onto the boat that will send her away from the land of her dreams, she makes a life-or-death decision. She daringly jumps off the back of the boat and swims as hard as she can toward the Lady's island and a new life.

Her leap of faith leads her to an unbelievable hiding place: the Statue of Liberty itself. Now Sarah must find a way to Manhattan while avoiding the night watchman and scavenging enough food to survive. When a surprising ally helps bring her to the city, Sarah finds herself facing new dangers and a life on her own. Will she ever find a true home in America?



Author: Robert Sharenow
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 05/26/2015
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780062227959
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 176264 / Girl in the Torch


Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award - Notable


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2015
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2015 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 149
Booklist 04/15/2015 pg. 59
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2015
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 101 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Sharenow, Robert: -

Robert Sharenow is an award-winning writer and television producer. His most recent novel, The Berlin Boxing Club, was awarded the Sydney Taylor Award by the Association of Jewish Libraries and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews. He also serves as executive vice president and general manager of Lifetime. He lives in New York with his wife, two daughters, and their dog, Lucy.



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