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The Mysterious Edge of the Heroic World
by E.L. Konigsburg
How is it that schools don't use this book to demonstrate what life under occupation by Hitler's Nazis was like? Its powerful message sneaks up on you. My only guess is that in addition to Jews, homosexuals are characters we grow to love and sadly that's not acceptable in most public schools.
William and Amadeo are helping to prepare for the estate sale of a former opera singer, Mrs. Zender, as she is forced to move into a retirement community. Her household of belongings recalls tales which she tells the boys as they work. Ultimately, her life and those of the boys interweave in unexpected ways. You see into the worlds of opera, art, life under Nazi occupation, rural northern Florida, antiques dealing, and many others. A fascinating book with so many layers it definitely deserves several read-throughs.
Do yourself a favor and listen to the audiobook of this one: Edward Herrmann's narration adds so much to the story as he morphs his voice to become each character. Amazing!
William and Amadeo are helping to prepare for the estate sale of a former opera singer, Mrs. Zender, as she is forced to move into a retirement community. Her household of belongings recalls tales which she tells the boys as they work. Ultimately, her life and those of the boys interweave in unexpected ways. You see into the worlds of opera, art, life under Nazi occupation, rural northern Florida, antiques dealing, and many others. A fascinating book with so many layers it definitely deserves several read-throughs.
Do yourself a favor and listen to the audiobook of this one: Edward Herrmann's narration adds so much to the story as he morphs his voice to become each character. Amazing!