Waiting to Waltz: A Childhood
School year: Year 10, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 48
Published: 2001
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"Waiting to Waltz: A Childhood" by Cynthia Rylant is a poignant memoir that captures the essence of childhood through the lens of her own early experiences. In a series of evocative vignettes, Rylant reflects on the simplicity and beauty of growing up in rural America, highlighting the small moments that shaped her understanding of the world. From the warmth of family gatherings to the solitude of nature, she explores themes of longing, love, and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. The narrative invites readers to embrace the wonder of childhood while acknowledging the passage of time and the lessons it brings. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Atheneum Books .
CYNTHIA RYLANT lives on an island in Puget Sound, Washington. LAUREN STRINGER lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Gammell created the drawings for "Thunder at Gettysburg "in 1975. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, he is also the author-illustrator of many books, including "Twigboy. "He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
