As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in the continental u. At the end of world war ii, jack baker, a landlocked kansas boy, is suddenly uprooted after his mothers death and placed in a boys boarding school in maine. In both of clare vanderpools artfully written novels, the young protagonists fathers yank them out of the lives theyve known and deposit them in unfamiliar surroundings, where they must make sense of the past and find their way in a strange new present. Author interview clare vanderpool, author of navigating. Vanderpool has a way of taking a completely unbelievable story and turning it into the most natural thing in the world. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool everyday reading. Her first book, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal.
But while abilene the main character in the 2011 newbery medal winner moon over manifest and yearold jack baker of. Clare has written two books, moon over manifest and navigating early. Learn more about each book that appeals to both adults and children. Navigating early by clare vanderpool 20, cd, unabridged. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpools first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern kansas town of. Clare vanderpool is the author of moon over manifest and navigating early. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool powells books. Browse books by clare vanderpool moon over manifest. She has lived in one zip code but has traveled through many others. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpool the main character in the book is abilene tucker, a nice, adventurous girl from 1936.
Clare vanderpool deftly rows this complex, inventive novel her most recent since her newberywinning moon over manifest to a tender, surprising and wholly satisfying ending. Vanderpools first book, moon over manifest, this book is hard to explain, except that it continues her very unusual, very compelling storytelling style. Clare vanderpool books list of books by author clare vanderpool. Clare vanderpool, recipient of the 2011 newbery award, is a resident of wichita, kansas. Shell be here for her second young adult novel, navigating early. Clare is a member of the society of childrens book writers and illustrators. Apr 09, 2015 the author, clare vanderpool, won a newbery medal for her previous book, moon over manifest, and a michael l. Books by clare vanderpool 2 sort by number of resources number of awards book title year published word count reading level. In two separate interviews clare vanderpool explains how her schooling at blessed sacrament elementary school in wichita influenced her 2010 newberry awardwinning novel, moon over manifest and the challenges of writing her second novel, navigating early in two separate interviews clare vanderpool explains how her schooling at blessed sacrament. Discover book depositorys huge selection of clare vanderpool books online.
Clare vanderpool is the author of newbery medal winner moon over manifest and printz honor book navigating early. Navigating early by clare vanderpool overdrive rakuten. Clare vanderpool books list of books by author clare. Moon over manifest, her debut novel, was awarded the prestigious 2011 john newbery award which is awarded annually by the american library association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. We hold a wide variety of events in both our wichita location and offsite including author signings, book clubs, storytimes and more. Vanderpool was born on november 6, 1964, in wichita, kansas.
And then, after a brief incident where she gets hurt and takes a bit to recover, he ships her off to spend the summer with an old friend of his, shady, in the. Jan 08, 20 listen to navigating early audiobook by clare vanderpool. Clare vanderpool is the awardwinning author of two novels. Navigating early by clare vanderpool booksamillion. Winner of the 2011 newbery medal i closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign id seen only in gideons stories. Clare vanderpool books february 26, 2011 this is also a virtual meetup group that gathers in 3d world on fridays, saturdays and sundays at 8. She has a college degree in english and elementary education, but says that her best education has come from.
I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign id seen only in gideons stories. Clare vanderpools debut novel, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to childrens literature. Clare vanderpool deftly rows this complex, inventive novel her most recent since her newberywinning moon over manifest to a tender, surprising and wholly. She grew up reading books in strange places, like dressing rooms, the bathroom and church. Since these are two of the most prestigious honors for childrens literature, i expected that the book would be engaging and full of interesting details. Moon over manifest ebook written by clare vanderpool. She lives with her husband and four children in kansas life.
Printz honor winner from the author of newbery medal winner moon over manifest comes the odysseylike adventure of two boys incredible quest on the. Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading. Powerful in its simplicity and rich in historical detail, clare vanderpools debut is a gripping story of loss and redemption. Moon over manifest winner of the 2011 newbery award.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moon over manifest. Paperback published on march 1, 2012 by random house inc. This second novel will continue to astound readers with clares incredible writing prowess. Strange people and events become less strange as this wellcrafted puzzle comes together by the end of the novel. Clare vanderpool explains how her schooling at blessed sacrament elementary school in wichita influenced her 2010 newberry awardwinning novel, moon over manifest unless otherwise stated, this interview was conducted at the time the book was first published, and is reproduced with permission of the publisher. Dec 27, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of clare vanderpool books online. She also wrote the printz honor awardwinner, navigating early. Printz honor winner from the author of newbery medal winner moon over manifest comes the odysseylike adventure o. Her father sent her to a small town called manifest, kansas while he worked a railroad job somewhere else. Clare vanderpool author clare vanderpool s debut novel, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to childrens literature. Clare vanderpools debut novel, moon over manifest, won the newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to childrens literature. This second novel will continue to astound readers with clare s incredible writing prowess. Drawing on stories she heard as a child, along with research in town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards, clare found a rich and colorful history for her story. Listen to moon over manifest audiobook by clare vanderpool.
The author, clare vanderpool, won a newbery medal for her previous book, moon over manifest, and a michael l. Moon over manifest, clare vanderpool s first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern kansas town of frontenac, home of both of her maternal grandparents. As a kid she went on summer trips with her family in a holiday rambler travel trailer, touring every state in. She has a degree in english and elementary education and enjoys reading, going to the pool with her children, the television show monk, and visiting the bookstores in her town.
Clare vanderpool grew up in college hill in wichita kansas. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool, paperback barnes. Clare vanderpool introduction of where the red fern grows. Praise just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading. James patterson the washington post, january 1, 20. Clare vanderpool s debut novel, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to childrens literature. She is also the first kansas native to win the newbery medal. She grew up reading many wonderful books, with favorites including harold and the purple crayon, anne of green gables, and island of the blue dolphins.
Clare vanderpool born 1965 is an american childrens book author living in wichita, kansas. Clare vanderpool is an american childrens book author living in wichita, kansas. The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. Listen to moon over manifest by clare vanderpool at. If you ask anyone who knows her, they will tell you that she has a very strong connection to place.
Episode 68, episode living authors, girls books teens publisher. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Listen to navigating early audiobook by clare vanderpool. Oct 12, 2010 moon over manifest, clare vanderpools first novel, is set in the fictional small town of manifest, kansas, which is based on the real southeastern kansas town of frontenac, home of both of her maternal grandparents. Were so proud to be hosting a second book launch for wichitan clare vanderpool. Manifesta town with a rich past and a bright future. Youll remember that her first book, moon over manifest, won the newbery award in 2011. Her first book, moon over manifest, won the 2011 newbery medal, becoming the first debut author to achieve the feat in thirty years. Drawing on stories she heard as a child, along with research in town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards, clare found a rich. Moon over manifest is a tale of community, understanding, and family, with a little bit of mystery mixed in. Moon over manifest by clare vanderpool booksamillion. Navigating early by clare vanderpool readaloud revival. Clare vanderpool audio books, best sellers, author bio.
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