Memoirs of a Bookbat

Harper Jessup is an avid reader, and when her parents become ?migrants for God? she must keep her books secret. As Harper grows older and realizes how valuable reading is to her, she comes to understand that her parents' radical efforts in favor of educational censorship are related to a quest for control within their own family. And so Harper finds she must make the hardest choice of all. ?Sure to be controversial, prepare for a stimulating conversation.?--The New Advocate

About the author

Kathryn Lasky's many books for young people have received such honors as the Parents' Choice Award, the National Jewish Book Award, and a Newbery Honor citation. Her picture books include Sugaring Time, The Emperor's Old Clothes, A Brilliant Streak: The Making of Mark Twain, and Marven of the Great North Woods. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband, photographer and filmmaker Christopher Knight.

Summary

Harper Jessup is an avid reader, and when her parents become “migrants for God” she must keep her books secret. As Harper grows older and realizes how valuable reading is to her, she comes to understand that her parents’ radical efforts in favor of educational censorship are related to a quest for control within their own family. And so Harper finds she must make the hardest choice of all. “Sure to be controversial, prepare for a stimulating conversation.”--The New Advocate

Product details

• Authors: Kathryn Lasky
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 99
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.1996
• EAN: 9780152012595
• ISBN: 978-0-15-201259-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 145 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Relating to Christian people and groups, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Family / Parents *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Religious / Christian / General *, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories