Set on the island of nantucket, off of cape cod in massachusetts in the 1810s and 1820s, the story follows the coffyn family in the largely quaker community of nantucket, and. Millions of cats by wanda gag easy g2m the boy who was. It is considered to be one of the best books for young adults. Caroline dale snedeker is the author of theras and his town 3. Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker goodreads. Buy a cheap copy of downright dencey young adult library book by caroline dale snedeker. Caroline dale snedeker 18711956 was the author of fine historical fiction stories for children, most of which were set in ancient greece and rome. Caroline dale snedeker books list of books by author.
Buy theras and his town by caroline dale snedeker isbn. I love multigenerational stories, old fashioned fey magic, scifi that makes sense, really long series, fabulism, accurate historical fiction, and modern story collections about middleaged people having affairs. Most books have a primary setting, even if there are a few scenes set in another state or country, but there is the occasional book that is divided pretty evenly between states. Downright dencey young adult library paperback june 1, 2003 by caroline dale snedeker author. Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker 1927, hardcover. Dionis dencey coffyn is a mystery to her mother, lydia, whose stern exterior hides a heart that breaks every time her husband captain tom goes to sea. Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker 1927 one day, while walking home from school, young quaker girl dionis dencey coffyn joins in with some of her schoolmates in throwing stones at a boy named sam jetsam, who is universally disliked by all the children on nantucket because his mother, injun jill, is. Downright dencey young adult library book by caroline dale. Caroline snedeker was the greatgranddaughter of robert owen, the welsh reformer who brought together scientists and educators in an attempt to. The beckoning road, by caroline dale snedeker 19th century america the beckoning road, by caroline dale snedeker is an exciting and romantic sequel to the newbery honor book, downright dencey. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy.
See more ideas about illustration, mermaid tale and mermaid stories. The white isle, 1953, caroline dale snedeker, doubleday, 1953. I really enjoyed reading the book as it is set in the quaker community of nantucket island shortly after the war. It is told in the style of celtic lore, and the language can be a little hard to follow at times. Beginning in 1922 and every year since, the newbery medal has been given by an awards committee of the childrens. She won a newbery honor twice, in 1928 for downright dencey, and in 1934 for the forgotten daughter. Downright dencey young adult library book by caroline. The underground railroad adventure of allen jay, antislavery activist.
Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker, 9781883937799, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The beckoning road by caroline dale snedeker alibris. A romance of the new harmony community by caroline dale owen. Caroline dale, caroline dale owen daughter of charles a. Much more than a tale of whaling ships and gentle quaker eccentricities, it. Caroline dale snedeker books list of books by author caroline. There are a couple of things in the book that some people may not like. This treasure of a novel is set on the island of nantucket just before the war of 1812. The story of an athenian boy, and a triumph for flavius, and more on.
I really enjoyed reading the book as it is set in the quaker community of nantucket island shortly after the war of 1812. Set on the island of nantucket, off of cape cod in massachusetts in the 1810s and 1820s, the story follows the coffyn family in the largely quaker community of nantucket, and especially their daughter dionis dencey. We have new and used copies available, in 4 editions starting at. Caroline dale snedeker the parkes were a musical family, frequently giving impromptu performances for family and friends, and mrs. Buy the spartan 1912 by caroline dale snedeker online at alibris.
May 21, 2014 discover book depositorys huge selection of maginel wright barney books online. The author, greatgranddaughter of utopian socialist, robert owen, was born cara dale parke in new harmony, indiana in 1871. The spartan, caroline dale snedeker, 1912, greece, 466 pages. One may not always agree with all the quaker beliefs, but is good to read stories in which people are guided in their lives by a deep faith in god. Caroline dale snedeker 18711956, also known as carolyn dale snedeker or caroline dale owen, was an american writer, primarily of novels for young adults. Included are the medal winner for each year, plus honor books that are in the collection. Within a context of outward simplicity of living and inward intricacy of relationship, dencey matures from the little girl who, in unquakerly violence of temper, throws a rock that wounds the. Snedeker assumed that she would become a fullfledged musician. The book has wonderful illustrations by maginel wright barney at the start of. The beckoning road, by caroline dale snedeker is an exciting and romantic sequel to the newbery honor book, downright dencey. Downright dencey exlibrary copy caroline dale snedeker, maginel wright barney on. Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker is a book of fiction written for young adult audiences. A location number of 111 indicates i have the show in my collection, but they havent yet been assigned a location number.
Dolittle, won for series 2nd book the travels of doctor dolittle. It follows its quaker heroine, dionis dencey coffyn, as she first injures, and then befriends, the childish outcast of her community the unspeakable. The parkes were a musical family, frequently giving impromptu performances for family and friends, and mrs. Within a context of outward simplicity of living and inward intricacy of relationship, dencey matures from the little girl who, in unquakerly violence of temper, throws a rock that wounds the town outcast. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by vicki myron. Books bring adventure series 1 one world books with backgrounds in foreign lands syndicated by world broadcasting system producer. Caroline dale snedeker rarely do splendid characters reach across space and time, inviting us into the unexpected familiar of the past. Dencey befriends sam jetsam, the local ragamuffin and indian halfbreed as this book was published in 1927, american indians are not portrayed in the greatest of lightsthe perils of reading old, politically incorrect books and teaches him to read, despite his bad manners and reluctance to trust anyone. Two of her books, downright dencey and the forgotten daughter, were newbery honor recipients. Oct 3, 2015 posts on bramans wanderings about newbery books. Downright dencey, caroline dale snedeker, jun 1, 2003, juvenile fiction, 268 pages. The two honor books for 1928 were the wonder smith and his son by ella young and downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker the wonder smith is a book of irish folklore. She was born on march 23, 1871 in new harmony, indiana, to charles a.
Theras and his town by caroline dale snedeker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Downright dencey young adult library caroline dale snedeker on. Caroline dale snedeker dencey coffin and her mother lydia struggle to overcome the social barriers and religious restrictions of quaker life as lydia fills her lonely hours with prayer and solitude and dencey learns. Kelley fiction k295t the pigtail of ah lee ben loo by john bennett. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Discover book depositorys huge selection of maginel wright barney books online. Caroline dale snedeker, author of theras and his town, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Downright dencey is a probing portrayal of the power of love to overcome social barriers and religious strictures. This charming story, a newbery honor book for 1928, has just been reprinted by bethlehem books. The novel, illustrated by maginel wright barney, was first published in 1927 and was a newbery honor recipient in 1928. The history of the united states, from the colonial era to the present day has been scattered with various attempts to create a utopian society that.
Buy the beckoning road by caroline dale snedeker online at alibris. This evening i finished reading downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker. The two honor books for 1928 were the wonder smith and his son by ella young and downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker. Downright dencey 1927 deals with friendship that develops between a. The newbery medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. The book won the newberry honor book award, which is a highly prestigious award in the young adult genre. Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker, maginel wright. Downright dencey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A critical reference guide from colonial times to the present dictionary. Two of her books, downright dencey and the forgotten daughter, were runners up for the newbery medal. Selected along with ella youngs the wondersmith and his son as a newbery honor book in 1928, downright dencey is a gripping work of historical fiction for younger readers, set on nantucket in the early years of the nineteenth century.
Two of her books, downright dencey and the forgotten daughter, were runnersup for the newbery medal. This treasure of a novel, a newbery honor book, is set on the isla. Caroline dale, caroline dale owendaughter of charles a. Ivys us tour fifty states fiction or nonfiction challenge. Caroline dale snedeker nee parke march 3, 1871 january 22, 1956 was an american writer, primarily of childrens historical novels. The history of the united states, from the colonial era to the present day has been scattered with various attempts to create a utopian society that would avoid historical injustices in the affairs of its inhabitants.
Snedeker, dean of the cathedral in cincinnati, that she began the serious study leading to the writing. Caroline dale snedeker author of theras and his town. Snedeker, caroline daleborn 23 march 1871, new harmony, indiana. See more ideas about books, newbery medal and newbery award.
Synopsis this treasure of a novel is set on the island of nantucket just before the war of 1812. Snedeker also wrote a series of books based on american history. Snedeker shapes and develops her characters with such vivacity that they come to life not only. The novel, illustrated by maginel wright barney, was first published in 1927.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Maginel wright barney moved to madison in 1883, but left for chicago when brother frank lloyd wright began his career. On nantucket island in the years following the war of 1812, dionis dencey coffyn, a young girl from a respected quaker family, befriends a penniless orphan boy, and together. Downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker fiction s671d the wonder smith and his son by ella young.
Downright dencey is a 1927 children historical novel by caroline dale snedeker. Theras and his town by caroline dale snedeker, paperback. Living history books are truly great treasures and caroline dale snedeker writes just such works. See all books authored by caroline dale snedeker, including theras. The spartan 1912 by caroline dale snedeker alibris. My favorite book is downright dencey by caroline dale snedeker.