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Fifty years after World War II, during which he enlisted at the age of seventeen, John Dante is haunted by memories of the war, of his family, and of Ginny Burton, who opposed all war and John's enlistment. Reprint.
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[star]"Wonderfully spare language and imagery . . . poignant."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
[star]"Tantalizing. . . Rylant writes with passion and hearbreaking honesty."--The New York Times Book Review (starred review) [star]"Heartbreaking . . . Not to be missed."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)About the Author
Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.cynthiarylant.com.
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Condition: Muy bueno. : En esta conmovedora novela de Cynthia Rylant, John Duane, un joven de 17 años, anhela alistarse en el ejército tras el ataque a Pearl Harbor. Sin embargo, su amor por Ginny Burton, quien se opone a la guerra, lo atormenta. Cincuenta años después, John se enfrenta a los recuerdos de su familia, de Ginny y de los horrores de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Una historia sobre el amor, la guerra y las cicatrices que deja en el alma. EAN: 9780152003746 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia|Literatura y Ficción Título: I Had Seen Castles Autor: Cynthia Rylant Editorial: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Idioma: en Páginas: 112 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2024-10-18-98d1fef6
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Paperback. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Now an old man, John is haunted by memories of enlisting to fight in World War II, a decision which forced him to face the horrors of war and changed his life forever. Just 17 when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, John Duane wants nothing more than to enlist. Then he falls in love with Ginny Burton, who is against all war. But John would rather die than be judged a coward. Fifty years later, John is haunted by memories of 1942--of his family, of Ginny, and of the nightmare that was World War II. 'A poignant love story'. Seller Inventory # 9780152003746