A Phoenix Honor Award Book
Young Tommy is seeing Angel Square through new eyes since his best friend's father was beaten up just because he's Jewish. Brian Doyle brings his award-winning blend of humor and wisdom to bear in this mystery that confronts the issue of racial hatred.
A Phoenix Honor Award Book
Young Tommy is seeing Angel Square through new eyes since his best friend's father was beaten up just because he's Jewish. Brian Doyle brings his award-winning blend of humor and wisdom to bear in this mystery that confronts the issue of racial hatred.
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Oct 1, 1987 |
| Specifications | 144 pages | 5.06 in x 7.56 in |
| Keywords | Social Situations; Friendship; Social Situations; Prejudice & Racism; |
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| Written By | Brian Doyle is the award-winning author of many beloved children's books. He lives in Chelsea, Quebec. |
| Written By |
| Brian Doyle is the award-winning author of many beloved children's books. He lives in Chelsea, Quebec. |
| Audience | ages 9 to 11 / grades 4 to 6 |
| Reading Levels | Lexile 840L |
Long-listed, Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis, 2001
Long-listed, NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature, 2004
Commended, Phoenix Honor Award, 2004
“...working-class grittiness, Irish blarney, Ottawa Valley tall tales and deadpan satire all rolled implausibly into one plausible, irresistible romp.” — Michele Landsberg
“...written with a stunning simplicity that belies the mischief, humor and poignancy of the tale. Engrossing language and unpredictable twists of plot and emotion will open a world of story and adventure.” — Kitchener-Waterloo Record
“Doyle has an eye for detail, and his writing style is appealing, with short crisp sentences.” — School Library Journal
“Doyle's finest book to date...” — Ottawa Citizen
“It is hard to imagine a novel delivering more to the young reader than Angel Square. It is funny and fast-paced...teeming with sentimentality...” — Reader's Guide to the Canadian Novel