Synopses & Reviews
Tim Tuttle can't hold a candle to John Henry -- not in school, not in sports, not in anything. To make matters worse, John Henry is his
younger brother. However, Tim has a wonderful refuge: his friendship with his eccentric great-aunt Winifred. And when his great-aunt teaches him to paint, Tim discovers a world all his own.
Tim's newfound talent delights his parents, but it doesn't sit well with John Henry. Until one snowy Christmas Eve, when he hits upon the perfect plan to undermine Tim's glory. John Henry's sinister scheme succeeds beyond his wildest expectations and leads to a harrowing subzero adventure that changes both boys forever.
Gripping and moving, Brothers Below Zero demonstrates that Tor Seidler is one of the strongest voices writing today.
Synopsis
Tim Tuttle has trouble measuring up to his younger brother John Henry, who excels at school and sports. But when their eccentric great-aunt Winifred teaches Tim to paint, he finds he has his own unique talent.
One snowy Christmas Eve, John Henry hatches a plan to undermine Tim's glory. His sinister scheme succeeds beyond his expectations and leads both boys into a subzero adventure that will change them forever.
About the Author
Born in Littleton, New Hampshire, Tor Seidler grew up in Vermont and later, Seattle, Washington, in both of which places his parents were involved in the theater. Encouraged by his family's love of the arts, Mr. Seidler studied English literature at Stanford University, and at the age of twenty-seven his first book,
The Dulcimer Boy, was published, launching his celebrated career as a writer.
Over the past twenty years, Mr. Seidler has become one of the most important voices in children's fiction with such classics as, A Rat's Tale, The Wainscott Weasel, an ALA Notable Book, Terpin, and Mean Margaret, which was selected as a finalist for the National Book Award in 1997. He currently lives in New York City.