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The Bronze Bow

by Elizabeth George Speare

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ISBN13: 9780395137192
ISBN10: 0395137195
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Although he faces his responsibility bravely, thirteen-year-old Matt is more than a little apprehensive when his father leaves him alone to guard their newly built cabin in the wilderness. When a renegade white stranger steals his gun, Matt knows he has no way to shoot game and no way to protect himself. It is only after meeting the proud, resourceful Indian boy Attean that Matt begins to discover new ways to survive in the forest. And in getting to know his friend, Matt also begins to understand the heritage and way of life of the Beaver clan and their growing problem in adapting to the white man and the changing frontier.

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In this Newberry Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by crucifixion by driving the Roman legions from his land of Isreal.

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Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this story tells of a young Jewish rebel who is won over to the gentle teachings of Jesus. A Newbery Medal Book.

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In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by crucifixion by driving the Roman legions from his land of Israel. He joins an outlaw band and leads a dangerous life of spying, plotting, and impatiently waiting to seek revenge. Headstrong Daniel is devoid of tenderness and forgiveness, heading down a destructive path toward disaster until he hears the lessons taught by Jesus of Nazareth. With a brand new cover, young readers won't be able to pass up this timeless tale.

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"I was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on November 21, 1908. I have lived all my life in New England, and though I love to travel I can't imagine ever calling any other place on earth home. Since I can't remember a time when I didn't intend to write, it is hard to explain why I took so long getting around to it in earnest. But the years seemed to go by very quickly. In 1936 I married Alden Speare and came to Connecticut. Not till both children were in junior high did I find time at last to sit down quietly with a pencil and paper. I turned naturally to the things which had filled my days and thoughts and began to write magazine articles about family living. Then one day I stumbled on a true story from New England history with a character who seemed to me an ideal heroine. Though I had my first historical novel almost by accident it soon proved to be an absorbing hobby." Elizabeth George Speare (1908-1994) won the 1959 Newbery Medal for THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND, and the 1962 Newbery Medal for THE BRONZE BOW. She also received a Newbery Honor Award in 1983, and in 1989 she was presented with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her substantial and enduring contribution to children's literature.

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detectivesammie, February 5, 2009 (view all comments by detectivesammie)
This book is AWESOME!!!!!! Out of all of the books I have read (which is a lot) I have never read one like this.
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alternetbomb, November 12, 2006 (view all comments by alternetbomb)
I read this book a couple of years ago and I honestly think it is the best book ever written I deffinetely recomend it to everyone
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395137192
Author:
Speare, Elizabeth George
Publisher:
Sandpiper
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Religious - Christian
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Jesus christ
Subject:
Historical - Other
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Religious - General
Subject:
Historical - Ancient Civilizations
Subject:
Palestine
Subject:
Palestine Juvenile fiction.
Subject:
JUV030110
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Revenge
Subject:
Historical - Prehistory
Subject:
Ethnic - Native American
Subject:
Childrens classics
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
September 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 4 to 6
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
254
Dimensions:
7.63 x 5.13 in 1 lb
Age Level:
10-14

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"Synopsis" by ,
In this Newberry Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by crucifixion by driving the Roman legions from his land of Isreal.
"Synopsis" by , Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this story tells of a young Jewish rebel who is won over to the gentle teachings of Jesus. A Newbery Medal Book.
"Synopsis" by ,
In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by crucifixion by driving the Roman legions from his land of Israel. He joins an outlaw band and leads a dangerous life of spying, plotting, and impatiently waiting to seek revenge. Headstrong Daniel is devoid of tenderness and forgiveness, heading down a destructive path toward disaster until he hears the lessons taught by Jesus of Nazareth. With a brand new cover, young readers won't be able to pass up this timeless tale.
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