Nina bernstein, an investigative reporter and the author of two books, has written on a wide range of social and legal issues since she joined the new york times in. Magic by the book by nina bernstein its hard not to appreciate a book whose author clearly intends it to be a literary homage to some alltime favorite young fantasy authors. A very nice copy of magic by the book by nina bernstein, staff writer for the new york times. The epic struggle to change foster care by nina bernstein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Magic by the book is very poorly puttogether, and seems to be more of what a starryeyed adult wishes to read about in a childrens adventure, than an actual adventure intended for children. Nina bernsteinmagic by the bookhcdjfirst editionfirst.
Magic by the book nina bernstein, author, boris kulikov, illustrator, illus. Click to read more about magic by the book by ni na bernstein. After returning from a trip to the library, elevenyearold anne and her younger brother and sister discover a magic book which sends them on adventures in which they meet robin hood, giant bugs, and a dark, sinister man with a wolfish face. See all books authored by nina bernstein, including the lost children of wilder. Katie firth after returning from a trip to the library, elevenyearold anne and her younger brother and sister discover a magic book which sends them on adventures in which they meet robin hood, giant bugs, and. Magic by the book by nina bernstein 20050316 nina bernstein on. T he summer stretches ahead of three children anne 11, emily 9 and will. Like diane duanes so you want to be a wizard 1983, these children check out a book that has certain powers and, like roderick townleys the great good thing 2001, they find themselves actually in the stories theyre reading. Magic by the book hardcover 16 mar 2005 by nina bernstein author. A mildly engaging and very bookish fantasy, with a rich undercurrent of sibling lore, rivalry and affection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In her fastpaced narrative, bernstein introduces us to wilder, her son lamont whom.
Magic by the book by nina bernstein, fsgfrances foster. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. This is a hardcover with dustjacket, a first edition, first printing. Buy a cheap copy of magic by the book by nina bernstein. Magic by the book by nina bernstein illustrated by bosis kulikov this will be a great book to add to my collection of magical adventures. Nina bernstein is a journalist, best known for her new york times reporting on social and legal. So is the namedropping of so many other books and authors who have written similar books like the. Find magic by the book 0374347182 by bernstein, nina. Books go search buy again your store deals store gift cards. Boris kulikov after returning from a trip to the library, elevenyearold anne and her younger brother and sister discover a magic book which sends them on adventures in which they meet robin hood, giant bugs, and. Buy magic by the book by nina bernstein 20050316 by isbn. Neither anne nor emily remembered choosing the book at the librar.
Magic by the book neither anne nor emily remembered choosing the book at the library but when as they read it the boundary between their world and the one described in the book disappears suddenly they are in sherwoo. Grab your current read, open to a random page, share two 2 teaser sentences from somewhere on that page and be careful not to include spoilers. In all of them, kids are transported to fictional realms of adventure via the magic in a book. Suddenly they are in sherwood forest, where they join robin hoods band.
Magic by the book by nina bernstein 2005 0316 nina bernstein on. Magic by the book livros na amazon brasil 9780374347185. Buy magic by the book by nina bernstein, boris kulikov photographer online at alibris. The epic struggle to change foster care, and magic by the book, and more on. Magic by the book by nina bernstein, fsgfrances foster, 2005 click image for a hires. Magic by the book by bernstein, boris kulikov, hardcover. Nina bernstein is a staff reporter for the new york times. The merry adventures of robin hood by howard pyle, the enchanted castle by e. The opening, with the magical book that leads to sherwood forrest and an adventure with robin and his merry men, is wonderful. Magic by the book bernstein, nina, kulikov, boris on. Nina bernstein is the author of the lost children of wilder 4.
Nina bernstein, a reporter for the times and the author of the lost children of wilder, sets her adventure novel magic by the book in the time of her own childhood, the 1950s. F allen, is a tale honoring the authors grandmothers fortitude and resilience in precivil rightsera florida. Magic by the book by nina bernstein, boris kulikov. Buy magic by the book book online at low prices in india. Staff reporter for the new york times and national book award finalist, nina bernstein pens an engaging story about the magical adventures found inside books. Her book the lost children of wilder was a national book award finalist. Teaser tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by mizb of should be reading. Kathleen krull, leonardo da vinci giants of science series, viking new york. We are told that the three siblings, ages 11, 9 and 6, all love to read. In 21 years at the times, from which she retired at the end of 2016, she was a metro reporter, a national correspondent and an investigative reporter.
Anne, emily, and will dont remember picking the book up at the library. N ina bernstein s magic by the book has a similar premise to series ive enjoyed for younger kids mary pope osbornes delightful magic tree house stories and david mcphails edward series e. Nina bernstein books list of books by author nina bernstein. Boris kulikov illustrated morris the artist by lore segal. Buy magic by the book book online at best prices in india on. Nina bernstein author of the lost children of wilder. There is one book that is left in the bottom of the basket. Nina bernstein is a journalist, best known for her new york times reporting on social and legal issues, including awardwinning coverage of immigration, child welfare and health care. Magic by the book by nina bernstein 2005, hardcover for. Neither anne nor emily remembered choosing the book at the library, but when as they read it, the boundary between their world and the one described in the book. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers.
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