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