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Why?: The War Years (26 Fairmount Avenue #7)
World War II is raging in Europe, and young Tomie finds that everyday life has changed in many ways. Sure, there�s still New Year�s Eve to celebrate, and he still has to face penmanship and arithmetic in second grade� definitely not his strongest subjects. But now he has to wear an extra sweater to school because they�re trying to conserve coal for heating. And a shopping...more
Hardcover, 87 pages
Published
February 1st 2007
by Putnam Juvenile
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Oct 31, 2010
Doreen
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Beginning with a recount of the prior evening's festivities, New Year's Eve Day, 1942, Tomie takes us again, to his childhood in Meriden. With love and a memory toward specifics, Tomie spends the day at his grandparents' store in Wallingford, going with the men to purchase meats and also placing hand-written signs in the store. He makes the signs because his penmanship is very good. When I was learning to write, there was an emphasis on proper letter formation and neatness, too. I like that. The...more
The year 1942 has begun, and the United States has been officially involved in the second World War for a month. Life at home continues for Young Tomie dePaola and his family, though, as they do their best to adjust to the imminent idea of supply rationing in deference to the war effort. Young Tomie's Uncle Charles and cousin Blackie are making even bigger sacrifices, entering the war action themselves overseas.
Young Tomie is frequently misunderstood at school because of his talkative nature a...more
Young Tomie is frequently misunderstood at school because of his talkative nature a...more
I expected great things from 26 Fairmont Avenue because of my lingering fond memories of Strega Nona and The Art Lesson, but as a chapter book, this biographical recollection fell short. While I respect DePaola for entering the intermediate reader world and trying to ease a reader into the biography category without the overburden of dense, factual information, but unfortunately DePaola’s style comes off as a chronologically confusing rant about his childhood. The black and white pencil sketche...more
After New Year's, Tomie notices that things start to change. He has to wear extra clothes to school because they are using less coal. Gum isn't sold anymore. And at the very end of the book, tragedy strikes.
I've lived through two wars now and never had anything rationed. Interesting how things change.
This book is every bit as interesting as the first book. I love how dePaola keeps his energy in writing up. Excellent book.
I've lived through two wars now and never had anything rationed. Interesting how things change.
This book is every bit as interesting as the first book. I love how dePaola keeps his energy in writing up. Excellent book.
I was surprised the book just stopped the way it did. Just thought there would be a lot more to the story...maybe there's a sequel???
CIP: none.
Summary: Tomie de Paolo's continuing autobiography, with this part covering how World War II affects him and his family in Connecticut.
Review: Interesting illustrations and format, plus an easy to read vocabulary and style make this a good autobiography about a favorite author. However, it lacks depth and character development.
Kirkus, starred review - "brilliant, utterly charming and believable"
SLJ says "those looking for a child's view of the Second World War will want to read this."
Summary: Tomie de Paolo's continuing autobiography, with this part covering how World War II affects him and his family in Connecticut.
Review: Interesting illustrations and format, plus an easy to read vocabulary and style make this a good autobiography about a favorite author. However, it lacks depth and character development.
Kirkus, starred review - "brilliant, utterly charming and believable"
SLJ says "those looking for a child's view of the Second World War will want to read this."
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Very powerful take on war from a child's perspective.
My complete review of the four books that comprise 26 Fairmount Avenue: The War Years can be found under Things Will Never Be the Same.
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Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) is best known for his books for children.
He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.
Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure....more
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He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.
Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure....more
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