Saturnalia by Paul Fleischman audiobook

Saturnalia

By Paul Fleischman
Read by Charlie Thurston

Blackstone Publishing, Blackstone Publishing, Blackstone Publishing

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • 2 Formats: CD
  • 2 Formats: Library CD

  • ISBN: 9781620648797

  • ISBN: 9781624602245

Runtime: 3.25 Hours
Category: Fiction
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

A 1990 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book

It is December 1681, and the words of Mr. Baggot, the tithingman, terrify young William. William is living a strange double life. By day he is a printer's apprentice living in a white man's house. By night, he is Weetasket of the Narraganset tribe who must risk Baggot's wrath to search for his lost brother. Then comes the winter celebration of the Saturnalia—the ancient Roman holiday on which masters and slaves trade roles. Will William's secrets be revealed? And what dark deeds of others will be brought to light on this fateful night?

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Rich and alluring…With exceptional skill, Fleischman evokes an aura of days gone by through a series of interrelated vignettes. Offering lyrical prose, resonant themes, and a tragicomic tone, this story will captivate those who seek a challenging and enlightening read.” —Publishers Weekly
“Melodious writing, revealing images, and a colorful, outlandish cast characterize this unusual novel that revels in surprises.” —School Library Journal
“Delightful…Fleischman’s entertaining caricatures of such colonists as the piggish wigmaker and his devious, brazen manservant will bring many chuckles as the plot moves seriously through one narrow escape from danger after another. Readers enjoying a challenge will read straight through this short book and learn of prejudice in colonial life as well as bravery and character.” —Children’s Literature

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Author

Author Bio: Paul Fleischman

Author Bio: Paul Fleischman

Paul Fleischman has written more than twenty-five books for children and young adults. He received a Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise and a Newbery Honor for Graven Images. His novel Whirligig was named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. His Breakout was a finalist for the National Book Award.

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Available Formats : CD, Library CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 3.25
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

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