Author

Publication

1992 - HarperCollins, New York, NY, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

48,500 words, Guess

Page Count

194 pages

Identifiers

and 9 more
  • ISBN-139780060211318
  • LibraryThing247433
  • Goodreads956439', '1351751
  • Library of Congress Control Number92005305
  • Better World BooksO6-DMV-776
  • Better World Books9780060211318
  • Better World Books9780060211325
  • Better World BooksO6-BOX-871
  • Open LibraryOL1704125M

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.B7913 Wh 1992

Description

Recipient of a 1993 Newbery Honor, this novel is an achingly beautiful, powerfully rendered journey through childhood that is not to be missed, now available in a new edition with a striking new cover."From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points." -- Pointer Review/Kirkus Reviews"Combines fast, exciting action with an astonishing ending that proves the power of the individual imagination." -- Starred Review/ALA Booklist"Asa-possessed of rare sweetness, humor, and inner strength-survives intact cruel tests of his integrity, intellect, and sense of decency. From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points." -K. "Told with controlled imagery, insightful illumination of motive and the needs of his characters, Brooks has proven himself once again a master of language." -BL.1993 Newbery Honor BookNotable Children's Books of 1993 (ALA)1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)1993 Teachers' Choices (IRA)1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)

Description

After his mother divorces his father and remarries, Asa's sharp intellect and capacity for forgiveness help him deal with the instabilities of his new world.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • What heartsHarperCollins1992-01-01

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