The Bronze Pen
Zilpha Keatley Snyder, . . S&S/Atheneum, $16.99 (200pp) ISBN 978-1-4169-4201-6
Set (barely noticeably) in 1973, this relatively straightforward fantasy showcases the beloved author's gift for characterization but not, sadly, her finest example of blending magic and realism. With a father confined to his bed with heart disease and an overworked mother, 12-year-old Audrey Abbott takes solace in writing. It's a testament to Snyder's (
Reviewed on: 03/24/2008
Genre: Children's
Open Ebook - 208 pages - 978-1-4391-5665-0
Paperback - 208 pages - 978-1-4169-4208-5