One Foot Ashore

Description

Kidnapped from their parents during the Portuguese Inquisition, Maria and Isobel Ben Lazar were sent to a remote Brazilian monastery. In 1654, they escape and stow away on separate ships. Maria lands in Amsterdam, searching for 12-year-old Isobel and their parents. Befriended by the painter Rembrandt, Maria struggles to overcome her disappointments with hope and determination. "A gripping companion book to Out of Many Waters. This novel exemplifies the best of historical fiction, providing a real sense of the times, a plausible plot, and authentic characters."-Horn Book "Adventure and history are intertwined in this engrossing story."-School Library Journal Sydney Taylor Honor Book ABA Pick of the Lists

Product Details

Price

$13.95 $12.97

Publisher

iUniverse

Publish Date

May 25, 2006

Pages

212

Dimensions

5.51 X 0.48 X 8.5 inches | 0.6 pounds

Language

English

Type

Paperback

EAN/UPC

9780595396276

BISAC Categories:

Historical - Europe

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About the Author

Jacqueline Dembar Greene is the author of 41 books for young readers, including picture books, short stories, historical novels, mysteries, non-fiction, and series books. Jackie's books have won national awards and featured reviews, including the historical novels, Out of Many Waters and One Foot Ashore; the American Girl series about Rebecca Rubin; and several picture books, such as Speak Up, Tommy! In addition to her writing, Jackie is an avid gardener, hiker, and photographer.

Reviews

"Exemplifies the best of historical fiction, providing a real sense of the times, a plausible plot, and authentic characters.""--Horn Book

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