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The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place
by E L Konigsburg

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Powells.com Staff Pick

Okay, the truth is it's been a while since I read The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place, but I remember thinking it would be a great book to read on a beach somewhere. It starts out like a typical underdog-at-summer-camp story where the protagonist is having trouble fitting in with the other girls, but instead of winning over their stuck-up hearts or seeking sweet revenge, Margaret Rose finds a place where she can truly be herself for the summer. I wholeheartedly related to this character — which only the genius of Konigsburg could create — and highly recommend this book to any strong, arty, soul searcher.
Recommended by Sarah H., Powells.com

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

I Prefer Not To.... That's Margaret Rose Kane's response to every activity she's asked to participate in at the summer camp to which she's been exiled while her parents are in Peru. So Margaret Rose is delighted when her beloved uncles rescue her from Camp Talequa, with its uptight camp director and cruel cabinmates, and bring her to stay with them at their wonderful house at 19 Schuyler Place. But Margaret Rose soon discovers that something is terribly wrong at 19 Schuyler Place. People in their newly gentrified neighborhood want to get rid of the three magnificent towers the uncles have spent forty-five years lovingly constructing of scrap metal and shards of glass and porcelain. Margaret Rose is outraged, and determined to strike a blow for art, for history, and for individuality...and no one is more surprised than Margaret Rose at the allies she finds for her mission.

Review:

"Margaret, who played a supporting role in Silent to the Bone, here helps her uncles save their prized towers. In our Best Books citation, PW wrote, 'The author once again ably demonstrates how one young person can make a difference.' Ages 10-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Review:

"[One of] Spring's Best Kid's Books."

People magazine

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"A thing of strange beauty."

New York Times Book Review

Review:

"Konigsburg at her masterful best."

School Library Journal, starred review

Review:

"Elegant, absorbing...a veritable feast."

Publishers Weekly, starred review

Review:

"Konigsburg at her masterful best."

School Library Journal, starred review

Review:

"Literate, funny, and inspiring."

Washington Post

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karren266357, May 2, 2007 (view all comments by karren266357)
margret rose is a very good person and she gets upset when she finds out that they want to take down her uncles towers.now margret knows she has a mission and something is going wrong at 19 schuyler palce.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689866371
Author:
Konigsburg, E L
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Author:
Konigsburg, E. L.
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Individuality
Subject:
Social Situations - Values
Subject:
Uncles
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Social Issues - Values
Copyright:
2006
Edition Description:
B102
Publication Date:
December 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
7.68x6.40x.85 in. .44 lbs.
Age Level:
10-14
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