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With luminescent detail, national book awardwinning author gloria whelan transports readers to china, where law conspires with tradition, tearing a young woman from her family, sending her on a remarkable journey to find a home of her own. Angel on the square introduces readers to katya ivanova, a yearold. Petersburg itself was dressed in an ermine robe of snow, its frozen river and canals glittering like the duchesses diamonds p. Most likely you have knowledge that, people have look numerous time for their favorite books taking into consideration this angel on the square 1 gloria whelan, but end up in harmful downloads.
Gloria whelan born november 23, 1923 is an american poet, short story writer, and novelist known primarily for childrens and young adult fiction. From the author of the 2000 national book award winner, homeless bird, comes an evocative glimpse into a chilling period in world history. She also won the 20 tuscany prize for catholic fiction with her short story entitled what world is this. Twelveyearold katya becomes close to the tsars family as she grows to adulthood in the midst of an upheaval which shakes all of russia in 19. Angel on the square by gloria whelan, 9780064408790, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bob corbett august 2015 this novel is set in russia beginning in 19. About me new books for young readers books for young readers. Gloria whelan uses figurative language to help readers see the places she writes about. Gripping, accessible historical fiction thats perfect for schools and classrooms, as well as for fans of ruta sepetys and elizabeth wein. How do you describe the magnetism some books have when youre halfasleep at eleven p. Angel on the square russian saga, by gloria whelan. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device. From the author of the national book awardwinning novel homeless bird comes an absorbing saga about a young heroine coming of age. Gloria whelan books list of books by author gloria whelan.