Blue-Eyed Doll
This coming-of-age story is set in San Francisco in 1926 when eight-year-old Ruth Mary wants to be part of her class project to send blue-eyed dolls with notes of friendship to school children in Japan to procure world peace. This historical project was put in place by Dr. Sidney Gulick, a missionary to Japan. Her bigoted and blustery father, a banker, will not allow this. In an era of bigotry and mistrust of all things Japanese, creative and feisty Ruth Mary connives to overturn his ultimatum. With her siblings aiding and abetting, she prevails. An unusual doll wearing eye glasses becomes her unlikely choice. She names the doll Isabella. Isa…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-940310-36-7
- EAN: 9781940310367
- Produktnummer: 19720130
- Verlag: 4RV Young Adult
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
- Seitenangabe: 180 S.
- Masse: H22.2 cm x B14.5 cm x D1.3 cm 380 g
- Abbildungen: HC gerader Rücken mit Schutzumschlag
- Gewicht: 380
Über den Autor
Deanna K. Klingel resides in Edenton, North Carolina, with her husband Dave where they enjoy being surrounded by history. They have seven grown children-all married-and twelve grandchildren. Much of the inspiration for her stories comes from the many places she's lived and the people she encountered. Deanna writes for young and young-at-heart readers, and. is the author of many books for young readers from Pre K to high school. She is a member of SCBWI-Carolinas, NCWNwest, Catholic Writers Guild, and other professional organizations. She frequently visits schools, museums, reenactments and events, and gives presentations at schools, conferences, and museums. Learn more at Booksbydeanna.com, @deannakklingel, fb: Deanna K. Klingel Author.
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