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An Episode of Sparrows
New York Review Childrens Collection
School year: Year 10, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9No. of pages 264
Published: 2016
Great for age 7-15 years
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"An Episode of Sparrows" by Rumer Godden tells the story of a young girl named Jenny, living in post-war London, who finds solace in a rundown garden filled with beauty and promise. When she discovers a pair of sparrows, her interest deepens, leading her on a journey of connection and understanding with the world around her. The narrative explores themes of childhood, loss, and the yearning for home, as Jenny navigates her tumultuous surroundings and the complexities of human relationships. Ultimately, it is a tale of resilience and the transformative power of nature in a bleak environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called New York Review Childrens Collection .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 264 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Nyrb Kids .
Rumer Godden, who died in 1998, was one of the UK's most distinguished authors. She wrote many well-known and much-loved books for both adults and children, including The Peacock Spring (also available as a Young Picador) and Black Narcissus.
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