My Uncle Emily
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2009
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In "My Uncle Emily" by Jane Yolen, a young boy reflects on his relationship with his eccentric Uncle Emily, who is a passionate writer and poet. Through the boy's eyes, we see the blend of wonder and confusion that comes from spending time with someone who pursues creativity outside societal norms. The story explores themes of imagination, family bonds, and the beauty of artistic expression. As the boy learns about the struggles and joys of being a writer, he gains insight into his uncle’s unique perspective on life and the importance of embracing one’s true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Philomel Books .
Nancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of Fannie in the Kitchen, as well as Masai and I, Sitti's Secrets, and Loud Emily, among other books. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat in Brooklyn, New York. Jane Yolen has written almost three hundred books, many of them awardwinners. She lives in St. Andrews, Scotland, and Hatfield, Massachusetts.
