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Curiosity par Blackwood, Gary
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Caractéristiques de l'objet
- État
- Très bon
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- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780142424483
- Book Title
- Curiosity
- Item Length
- 7.8in
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Digest Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Social Themes / Homelessness & Poverty, Historical / United States / General, Business, Careers, Occupations, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Sports & Recreation / Games, Historical / United States / 19th Century, Robots
- Item Width
- 5.1in
- Item Weight
- 9.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Product Information
Intrigue, danger, chess, and a real-life hoax combine in this historical novel from the author of The Shakespeare Stealer Philadelphia, PA, 1835. Rufus, a twelve-year-old chess prodigy, is recruited by a shady showman named Maelzel to secretly operate a mechanical chess player called the Turk. The Turk wows ticket-paying audience members and players, who do not realize that Rufus, the true chess master, is hidden inside the contraption. But Rufus's job working the automaton must be kept secret, and he fears he may never be able to escape his unscrupulous master. And what has happened to the previous operators of the Turk, who seem to disappear as soon as Maelzel no longer needs them? Creeping suspense, plenty of mystery, and cameos from Edgar Allan Poe and P. T. Barnum mark Gary Blackwood's triumphant return to middle grade fiction.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
014242448x
ISBN-13
9780142424483
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11038252893
Product Key Features
Book Title
Curiosity
Format
Digest Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Social Themes / Homelessness & Poverty, Historical / United States / General, Business, Careers, Occupations, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Sports & Recreation / Games, Historical / United States / 19th Century, Robots
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.8in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
9.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Fourth Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
* "A thrilling look at the 19th-century age of automata--"a time of curiosity-seekers"--and the riveting story of a likable Philadelphia boy whose life of the mind helps him transcend his extraordinary, oft-cruel circumstances." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "The museum and curiosity show setting--as well as the cameo appearances by Edgar Allan Poe and P. T. Barnum--make this historical novel a delight." - VOYA , starred review "The layered narrative should appeal to history buffs, gadget lovers, and fans of The Invention of Hugo Cabret ." - Publishers Weekly "Readers will no doubt find [Rufus] a compelling protagonist and likable hero....the Dickensian cast of characters and tightly constructed plot will resonate with fans of Laura Amy Schlitz's Splendors and Glooms ." - School Library Journal "Blackwood excels in writing historical fiction that is as informative as it is entertaining. The period details, including cameos by famous people, bring the era to life, but it's the vivid characters and the inventive plot, told through Rufus's sympathetic first-person narrative, that drive our interest in the story." - The Horn Book "With a cast of fictional and historical figures including grand showman P. T. Barnum; Edgar Allan Poe and his teenage wife, Virginia; and the real-life owner of the Turk, Maelzel--this Dickensian coming-of-age story from the author of Around the World in 100 Days offers a glimpse into quaint corner of American history." - Booklist "Blackwood constructs a plot with appeal to several readerships: the gearheads who enjoy the mechanical workings of these robotic oddities, à la Selznick's The Invention of Hugo Cabret ; those who shiver at the possibility of life force within the machine, à la Schlitz's Splendors and Glooms ; those who gravitate toward plucky orphan stories; and of course, those who appreciate a solid historical fiction riff on a real-life invention, the Turk itself. Rufus' self-effacing narration is thoroughly engaging." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Gary Blackwood's The Shakespeare Stealer was the winner of the Mark Twain Award. It was also an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA Notable Children's Book, a Golden Kite Award Shortlist Book, a CCBBC Choice, and one of the Best Children's Books for ages 12 and up as chosen by Bank Street College., * "A thrilling look at the 19th-century age of automata-"a time of curiosity-seekers"-and the riveting story of a likable Philadelphia boy whose life of the mind helps him transcend his extraordinary, oft-cruel circumstances." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "The museum and curiosity show setting-as well as the cameo appearances by Edgar Allan Poe and P. T. Barnum-make this historical novel a delight." - VOYA , starred review "The layered narrative should appeal to history buffs, gadget lovers, and fans of The Invention of Hugo Cabret ." - Publishers Weekly "Readers will no doubt find [Rufus] a compelling protagonist and likable hero....the Dickensian cast of characters and tightly constructed plot will resonate with fans of Laura Amy Schlitz's Splendors and Glooms ." - School Library Journal "Blackwood excels in writing historical fiction that is as informative as it is entertaining. The period details, including cameos by famous people, bring the era to life, but it's the vivid characters and the inventive plot, told through Rufus's sympathetic first-person narrative, that drive our interest in the story." - The Horn Book "With a cast of fictional and historical figures including grand showman P. T. Barnum; Edgar Allan Poe and his teenage wife, Virginia; and the real-life owner of the Turk, Maelzel-this Dickensian coming-of-age story from the author of Around the World in 100 Days offers a glimpse into quaint corner of American history." - Booklist "Blackwood constructs a plot with appeal to several readerships: the gearheads who enjoy the mechanical workings of these robotic oddities, à la Selznick's The Invention of Hugo Cabret ; those who shiver at the possibility of life force within the machine, à la Schlitz's Splendors and Glooms ; those who gravitate toward plucky orphan stories; and of course, those who appreciate a solid historical fiction riff on a real-life invention, the Turk itself. Rufus' self-effacing narration is thoroughly engaging." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Gary Blackwood's The Shakespeare Stealer was the winner of the Mark Twain Award. It was also an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA Notable Children's Book, a Golden Kite Award Shortlist Book, a CCBBC Choice, and one of the Best Children's Books for ages 12 and up as chosen by Bank Street College.
Copyright Date
2015
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
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