Silhouette of a Sparrow

Name: Silhouette of a Sparrow
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SKU: 9781571317049
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By Molly Beth Griffin

Series: Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature

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Silhouette of a Sparrow by Molly Beth Griffin is a young adult novel set in the 1920s, focusing on a young girl named Garnet Richardson. Sent to a lakeside town for the summer, Garnet faces societal expectations but finds new freedoms through her passion for birdwatching and an unexpected friendship. The story beautifully explores themes of self-discovery, independence, and the challenges of following one's dreams amidst societal constraints.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this tale set in the 1920s, where a young girl discovers her identity and independence through her love of birdwatching and unexpected romance. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate historical settings, themes of self-discovery, and a blend of adventure and tender personal growth.

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Winner of the Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature

Winner of the 2013 Paterson Prize for Books for Young Readers

ALA Rainbow List Recommended Book

Amelia Bloomer Project List Recommended Book

Lambda Literary Award Finalist

Minnesota Book Award Finalist

Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Honourable Mention

In the summer of 1926, sixteen-year-old Garnet Richardson is sent to a lake resort to escape the polio epidemic in the city. She dreams of indulging in ornithology and a visit to an amusement park—a summer of fun before she returns to a final year of high school, marriage, and middle-class homemaking.

But in the country, Garnet finds herself under the supervision of oppressive guardians, her father's wealthy cousin and the matron's stuck-up daughter. Only a job in a hat shop, an intense, secret relationship with a beautiful flapper, and a deep faith in her own heart can save her from the suffocation of traditional femininity.

This is a coming-of-age story about a search for both wildness and security in an era full of unrest. It is the tale of a young woman's discovery of the science of risk and the art of rebellion, and, of course, the power of unexpected love.

Silhouette of a Sparrow is a novel that explores these themes with grace and authenticity.

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Silhouette of a Sparrow by Molly Beth Griffin is praised for its authentic historical setting and vivid portrayal of 1920s America, addressing themes like feminism, racism, and class division. Reviewers commend its evocative, lyrical writing style and engaging coming-of-age narrative, highlighting Garnet's personal growth and sexual awakening. The book is lauded as a refreshing addition to young adult literature, particularly for its nuanced depiction of adolescence and societal challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781571317049

Publisher: Milkweed Editions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Milkweed Editions

Edition: First Trade Paper Edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Historical Fiction Molly Beth Griffin Series: Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature Young Adult

About the Author

Molly Beth Griffin is a graduate of Hamline University's MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults, and a writing teacher at the Loft Literary Center in the Twin Cities. Her first picture book, Loon Baby, came out with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2011. Silhouette of a Sparrow is her first novel.