Briar Rose

ISBN 10: 0613460510 ISBN 13: 9780613460514

Synopsis

Rebecca has always loved listening to her grandmother's stories about Briar Rose. However, the old woman's astonishing and hard-to-believe admission that she is Briar Rose sets Rebecca on an unforgettable path of self-discovery that will change her life forever.

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Review

"Terrifically moving." --"The Washington Post
"Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust--a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off." --"Publishers Weekly
"Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen's novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance."--"Booklist
"Showcases Yolen's skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy." --"Library Journal
"Terrifically moving." --"The Washington Post"
"Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust--a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off." --"Publishers Weekly"
"Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen's novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance."--"Booklist"
"Showcases Yolen's skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy." --"Library Journal"
" Terrifically moving." -- "The Washington Post"
" Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust-- a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off." -- "Publishers Weekly"
" Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen's novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance." -- "Booklist"
" Showcases Yolen's skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy." -- "Library Journal"
"Terrifically moving." --"The Washington Post""Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust--a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off." --"Publishers Weekly""Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen's novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance."--"Booklist""Showcases Yolen's skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy." --"Library Journal"

“Terrifically moving.” —"The Washington Post"
“Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust—a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off.” —"Publishers Weekly"
“Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen’s novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance.”—"Booklist"
“Showcases Yolen’s skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy.” —"Library Journal"
"Terrifically moving." --"The Washington Post"

"Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust--a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off." --"Publishers Weekly"

"Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen's novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance."--"Booklist"

"Showcases Yolen's skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy." --"Library Journal"

Terrifically moving. "The Washington Post"

Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust--a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off. "Publishers Weekly"

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen's novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance. "Booklist"

Showcases Yolen's skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy. "Library Journal""

About the Author

Jane Yolen is one of the most distinguished and successful authors for young readers and adults in the country. She is the author of more than 200 books--including Sister Light, Sister Dark, Owl Moon, and the immensely popular The Devil's Arithmetic. Her books have won awards including the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, the Jewish Book Award, and two Christopher Medals. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts.

About this edition

• Publication date: 1800
• ISBN 10: 0613460510
• ISBN 13: 9780613460514
• Binding: School & Library Binding