The green glass sea a heartfelt story of a budding friendship in the thick of the warwinner of the scott odell award for historical fiction its 1943, and elevenyearold dewey kerrigan is en route to new mexico to live with her mathematician father. The sequel, white sands, red menace, is also a great book for young readers as well as their parents. Ellen klages is the author of two acclaimed historical novels. I was actually reading another book, the glorietta pass, but its just one of those books that you can put down. This sequel continues the story of science enthusiast dewey kerrigan, now living with her friend suzes family in alamogordo, new mexico, after her fathers death. The authors acknowledgement at the end of this work reveals that the last chapter was originally a short story that subsequently inspired the rest. The green glass sea gordon family saga, book 1 by ellen klages book cover, description, publication history. She had previously been nominated for hugo, nebula, and campbell awards. The green glass sea by ellen klages, paperback barnes. Ellen klagess the green glass sea is one part historical novel, one part comingofage tale, and one part fishoutofwater story. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The green glass sea by ellen klages in the pursuit of. It is 1943, and 11yearold dewey kerrigan is traveling west on a train to live with her scientist fatherbut no one, not her father nor the military guardians who accompany her, will tell her exactly where he is.
It is 1943, and 11yearold dewey kerrigan is traveling west o. Its very top secret, and their community doesnt even appear on a map. Ellen klages was born in ohio, and now lives in san francisco. Her story, basement magic, won a nebula award and wakulla springs, coauthored with andy duncan, was. Obviously perhaps too obviously well researched and undeniably earnest, this childseye view of the development of. Ellen klages is an american science, science fiction and historical fiction writer who lives in san francisco. Her story, basement magic, won a nebula award and wakulla springs, coauthored with andy duncan, was nominated for the nebula, hugo, and. Her first novel, the green glass sea, was published by viking childrens books in 2006. The green glass sea by ellen klages in the pursuit of writing. Ellen klages is the author of the acclaimed historical novels. It did win the scott odell award for historical fiction in 2007, which is a prestigious honor, but this seems to be one of the many great books mysteriously overlooked by the newbery panel of judges. The green glass sea, written by ellen klages, 318 pp, rl 4.
I recently had the chance to meet with ellen klages, a favorite author of mine. Portable childhoods, a collection of her short fiction published by tachyon publications, wa. About ellen klages ellen klages is the author of two acclaimed historical novels. See all books authored by ellen klages, including poes children. The green glass sea is a youngadult novel about not fitting in, about. Her short fiction has appeared in science fiction and fantasy anthologies and magazines, both online and in print, including the magazine of fantasy and science fiction, black gate, and firebirds rising. Her story basement magic won a nebula award, and wakulla springs, coauthored with andy duncan, was. Trinitite has a green colour and most of it is mildly radioactive. The green glass sea the gordon family saga book 1 kindle edition by klages, ellen. It teaches you to ask questions and think logically, which are useful skills for just about any job. Over the next few years, dewey gets to know eminent scientists, starts. It is 1943, and elevenyearold dewey kerrigan is en route to new mexico, to live with her mathematician father. In this remarkable debut novel, 11yearold dewey kerrigan is traveling west on a train to live with. Her first nongenre novel, the green glass sea, was published by viking childrens books in 2006.
This insight into the writing process makes sense of but fails to redeem the over 200 pages that precede that final chapter. White sands, red menace, the sequel to the green glass sea, was published in fall 2008. Charlie closed coke comic corner dark dewey deweys didnt dirt dont door drawer eyes face feel feet felt fence fingers floor front girls glass going gordon green ground guess hand hard head heard held hill holding hour its jack joyce kind kitchen knew leave letter light living looked metal minute. The green glass sea, which won the scott odell award, and the new mexico book award. Ellen klages was born in ohio, but has lived in san francisco for more than forty years. Ellen klages is a criticallyacclaimed and awardwinning author of fiction for children and adults. Interview with ellen klages, author of green glass sea. Winner, scott odell award for historical fiction 2007. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the green glass sea. Her first novel, the green glass sea 2006, won the scott odell award for historical fiction, the lopez award for childrens literature, and the new mexico state book award for young adult literature. Its 1943, and elevenyearold dewey kerrigan is en route to new mexico to live with her mathematician father. Her first novel, the green glass sea, won the scott odell award and has long been popular with motherdaughter book clubs.
Ellen klages debut novel, the green glass sea, was lavished with praise, including the scott odell award for historical fiction. Her story, basement magic, won a nebula award and wakulla springs, coauthored with andy duncan, was nominated for the nebula, hugo. It is 1943, and almostelevenyearold dewey is taken to live with her father in new mexico, where he and others are working on the atomic bomb. Her story basement magic won a nebula award, and wakulla springs, coauthored with andy duncan, was nominated for the nebula, hugo, and locus awards, and. The green glass sea, which won the scott odell award and the new mexico book award. Ellen klages born 1954 is a science, science fiction and historical fiction writer who lives in san francisco.
The green glass sea the gordon family saga paperback may 1, 2008 by ellen klages author. Ellen klages debut novel, the green glass sea, was lavished with praise, including the scott odell award for historical fiction 5 out of 5 stars excellent. Read the green glass sea by ellen klages available from rakuten kobo. The green glass sea is an excellent work of historical fiction about a unique period in history.
Soon she arrives at a town that, officially, doesn t exist. So i did what i have been doing so much of throughout the years. Her first novel for young readers, the green glass sea, won several awards, including the scott odell award for historical fiction, and was followed by white sands, red menace and out of left field, winner of the new york historical society childrens history book prize. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the green glass sea the gordon family saga book 1. Apr 20, 2017 her first novel, the green glass sea, won the scott odell award and has long been popular with motherdaughter book clubs. She holds a degree in philosophy from the university of michigan. Deweys father is working on the manhattan projectthe nuclear bomb. The green glass sea by ellen klages overdrive rakuten. It was a finalist for the northern california book award, the quills award, and the locus award. During a pivotal time in american history, the 1940s, readers follow the story of two young girls whose parents play key roles in the race to build the atomic bomb. Over the next few years dewey will learn from some of the worlds best scientists, create. The green glass sea by ellen klages hymer book news. The green glass sea the gordon family saga series by ellen klages.
Jan 01, 2012 and i started reading the green glass sea by ellen klages last night. Ellen klages books list of books by author ellen klages. The green glass sea the gordon family saga klages, ellen on. Click to read more about the green glass sea by ellen klages. In 2010 her short story singing on a star was nominated for a world fantasy award. An anthology, and the green glass sea, and more on.
I just finished reading the green glass sea by ellen klages. Her novelette basement magic won the 2005 nebula award for best novelette. The green glass sea ebook by ellen klages 97814406371. White sands, red menace ebook by ellen klages book 2. Dewey is small, walks with a limp, and has a passion for mechanics and building. Ellen klages s awardwinning debut novel is now in paperback. The green glass sea by ellen klages 2008, paperback ebay. The green glass sea by klages, ellen brand new paperback ebay. The green glass sea, by ellen klages, is an historical fiction book set during wwii.
The green glass sea by ellen klages, 9780142411490, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Isbn 06700644 plot summary dewey kerrigan lives with her grandmother, but when she has to go into a home, dewey is shipped off to new mexico where her father is working on a secret project for the army in the early 1940s in a. Her first novel, the green glass sea 2006, won the scott odell award for historical fiction, the lopez award for childrens literature, and the new mexico state book. Ellen klages s the green glass sea is one part historical novel, one part comingofage tale, and one part fishoutofwater story. Ellen klages ya historical novel green glass sea is a wonderful read. Few novels have been written for young people about the manhattan project and klages has done an excellent job in making this time come alive for young readers. Tenyearold dewey kerrigans grandmother has had a stroke, and dewey is sent by train to her father. Format kindle book overdrive read adobe epub ebook 440. May 01, 2008 the green glass sea ebook written by ellen klages. And i started reading the green glass sea by ellen klages last night. The green glass sea gordon family saga, book 1 by ellen klages.
Ellen klages project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. She graduated from the university of michigan with a degree in philosophy. The green glass sea by klages, ellen brand new paperback. In the years since publishing those two novels, klages has been busy writing short stories and nonfiction pieces. As a whole, the green glass sea is an intelligent, thoughtprovoking novel for kids ages 10 to 15. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Ellen klages audio books, best sellers, author bio. Set during world war ii, it is the story of tenyearold dewey kerrigan, whose mathematician father has been recruited to work on the topsecret program to develop a nuclear bomb. Jun 20, 2016 the green glass sea is an excellent work of historical fiction about a unique period in history. It won the 2007 scott odell award for historical fiction. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Ellen janeway klages was born in columbus, ohio on july 9th, 1954 and now lives in san francisco. In the years since publishing those two novels, klages has been busy writing short.
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