Tunes for Bears to Dance to
No. of pages 101
Published: 2001
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In "Tunes for Bears to Dance To," Robert Cormier tells the poignant story of 16-year-old Jesse, who struggles with the recent death of his mother while also facing the challenges of adolescence. Living in the shadow of his grief, he finds solace in the music of his mother, a passionate musician. The narrative explores Jesse's journey as he learns to confront his loss and the complexities of relationships with friends and family, ultimately leading him toward healing. As he navigates the realities of life and death, Jesse ultimately seeks to compose his own melody of hope and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called New Windmills Series .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 101 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Perfection Learning .
Robert Cormier, originally a journalist, wrote for young adults for many years. His work is known for its devastating truthfulness. He has achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic. Robert Cormier lived most of his life in Massachussetts; he died in 2000.
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Sydney Taylor Book Award
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category. A Body-of-Work Award is given periodically for significant contributions to the genre of Jewish children’s literature.
