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The Baby Experiment by Dublin, Anne
by Dublin, Anne | PB | Good
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- Binding
- Paperback
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- ISBN
- 9781459701359
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Baby Experiment
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Genre
- Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, General, People & Places / Europe, Religious / Jewish, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults
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In the early 18th century in Hamburg, Germany, Johanna gets a job as a caregiver at an orphanage. Until it's too late, she doesn't realize a secret experiment is taking place that results in the deaths of babies. Johanna decides to kidnap one of the orphanage's babies and escape with her to Amsterdam.
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Publisher
Dundurn Press
ISBN-10
1459701356
ISBN-13
9781459701359
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111424008
Product Key Features
Book Title
Baby Experiment
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, General, People & Places / Europe, Religious / Jewish, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
Intended Audience
Young Adults
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Seventh Grade
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Ninth Grade
Reviews
"Finding the strength to overcome difficult odds endears Dublin's characters to the reader and her powerful dialogues expose many racial prejudices of the time. Not for the faint of heart, Dublin's work is a realistic portrayal of a dark time for Jews in European society and the tale of a strong and courageous teen." -- Children's Book News, Jewish values provide the motivation for Johanna's actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong. The novel's other characters are also portrayed as realistic and distinct individuals, interacting against a vividly realized historical background. Anne Dublin is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction for young people, including the award-winning Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything and The Orphan Rescue. Like those books, The Baby Experiment should not be missed., Anne Dublin immerses the reader in 18th century Hamburg, and creates an immediately loveable and genuine main character, 14-year-old Johanna. Readers will find it easy to connect with Johanna: they will share her feeling of frustration in wanting to move from childhood to adulthood, and her desire to escape daily routine and embark on an adventure., "Anne Dublin immerses the reader in 18th century Hamburg, and creates an immediately loveable and genuine main character, 14-year-old Johanna. Readers will find it easy to connect with Johanna: they will share her feeling of frustration in wanting to move from childhood to adulthood, and her desire to escape daily routine and embark on an adventure." "Jewish values provide the motivation for Joanna's actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong...The Baby Experiment should not be missed.", Johanna is a compelling character, bright, determined and brave despite her many well-justified fears and worries. She is sustained by her faith and by her desire to see the world. She is quick to forgive and move on, always looking ahead to new possibilitiesThe middle school audience will be fascinated by 18th century prejudices and will root encouragingly for such a strong heroine. - Resource Links April 2012, Johanna is a compelling character, bright, determined and brave despite her many well-justified fears and worries. She is sustained by her faith and by her desire to see the world. She is quick to forgive and move on, always looking ahead to new possibilitiesThe middle school audience will be fascinated by 18th century prejudices and will root encouragingly for such a strong heroine. - Resource Links, review, April 2012, Jewish values provide the motivation for Joannas actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong. The novels other characters are also portrayed as realistic and distinct individuals, interacting against a vividly realized historical background. Anne Dublin is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction for young people, including the award-winning Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything and The Orphan Rescue. Like those books, The Baby Experiment should not be missed. -- Association of Jewish Libraries, May 2012, "Anne Dublin immerses the reader in 18th century Hamburg, and creates an immediately loveable and genuine main character, 14-year-old Johanna. Readers will find it easy to connect with Johanna: they will share her feeling of frustration in wanting to move from childhood to adulthood, and her desire to escape daily routine and embark on an adventure." -- Canadian Materials magazine, 20120319 "Jewish values provide the motivation for Joanna's actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong...The Baby Experiment should not be missed." -- AJL Reviews, 201205 "Jewish values provide the motivation for Joanna's actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong. The novel's other characters are also portrayed as realistic and distinct individuals, interacting against a vividly realized historical background. Anne Dublin is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction for young people, including the award-winning Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything and The Orphan Rescue. Like those books, The Baby Experiment should not be missed." -- Association of Jewish Libraries, 201205, Finding the strength to overcome difficult odds endears Dublin's characters to the reader and her powerful dialogue expose many racial prejudices of the time. Not for the faint of heart, Dublin's work is a realistic portrayal of a dark time for Jews in European society and the tale of a strong and courageous teen., Anne Dublin immerses the reader in 18th century Hamburg, and creates an immediately loveable and genuine main character, 14-year-old Johanna. Readers will find it easy to connect with Johanna: they will share her feeling of frustration in wanting to move from childhood to adulthood, and her desire to escape daily routine and embark on an adventure. - Canadian Materials magazine (Canada) 4 stars, Mar 2012, Anne Dublin immerses the reader in 18th century Hamburg, and creates an immediately loveable and genuine main character, 14-year-old Johanna. Readers will find it easy to connect with Johanna: they will share her feeling of frustration in wanting to move from childhood to adulthood, and her desire to escape daily routine and embark on an adventure. -- Canadian Materials magazine, March 19, 2012, Jewish values provide the motivation for Joannas actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong. The novels other characters are also portrayed as realistic and distinct individuals, interacting against a vividly realized historical background. Anne Dublin is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction for young people, including the award-winning Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything and The Orphan Rescue. Like those books, The Baby Experiment should not be missed. - AJL Reviews (US) May/June issue, 2012, Finding the strength to overcome difficult odds endears Dublin's characters to the reader and her powerful dialogues expose many racial prejudices of the time. Not for the faint of heart, Dublin's work is a realistic portrayal of a dark time for Jews in European society and the tale of a strong and courageous teen., Johanna is a compelling character, bright, determined and brave despite her many well-justified fears and worries. She is sustained by her faith and by her desire to see the world. She is quick to forgive and move on, always looking ahead to new possibilitiesThe middle school audience will be fascinated by 18th century prejudices and will root encouragingly for such a strong heroine., Johanna is a compelling character, bright, determined and brave despite her many well-justified fears and worries. She is sustained by her faith and by her desire to see the world. She is quick to forgive and move on, always looking ahead to new possibilities...The middle school audience will be fascinated by 18th century prejudices and will root encouragingly for such a strong heroine., Finding the strength to overcome difficult odds endears Dublin'?s characters to the reader and her powerful dialogue expose many racial prejudices of the time. Not for the faint of heart, Dublin'?s work is a realistic portrayal of a dark time for Jews in European society and the tale of a strong and courageous teen., Jewish values provide the motivation for Joannas actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong. The novels other characters are also portrayed as realistic and distinct individuals, interacting against a vividly realized historical background. Anne Dublin is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction for young people, including the award-winning Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything and The Orphan Rescue. Like those books, The Baby Experiment should not be missed., '?Finding the strength to overcome difficult odds endears Dublin'?s characters to the reader and her powerful dialogues expose many racial prejudices of the time. Not for the faint of heart, Dublin'?s work is a realistic portrayal of a dark time for Jews in European society and the tale of a strong and courageous teen.'?, Johanna is a compelling character, bright, determined and brave despite her many well-justified fears and worries. She is sustained by her faith and by her desire to see the world. She is quick to forgive and move on, always looking ahead to new possibilities. The middle school audience will be fascinated by 18th century prejudices and will root encouragingly for such a strong heroine., Jewish values provide the motivation for Joanna's actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrong…The Baby Experiment should not be missed., Jewish values provide the motivation for Joannas actions and imbue her character with its steely sense of knowing right from wrongThe Baby Experiment should not be missed. - AJL Reviews (US) May/June issue, 2012
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Young Adult Audience
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
160 Pages
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