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Fran Cannon Slayton
Dear Librarian, I'm excited to announce that Kirkus has given WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS a starred review, calling it "an unassuming masterpiece." WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS is a coming-of-age story about Jimmy Cannon and his adventures confronting the mysteries – and changes – that steam through his 1940's railroad town. Midnight rituals. Secret initiations. A dad who's a member of a secret society. A hometown torn by economic change . . . Jimmy discovers much about his family – and himself – as he confronts his stubborn father and his own uncertain future. School Library Journal's Diane Chen compares my novel to Richard Peck's A Long Way From Chicago, saying "[it has] a classical mannerism that will steam its way on to state award lists all over the country . . . fresh, smart, witty, warm, well-written, funny . . . an amazing novel." Please join me for a video interview to learn more about WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS. And email me at Fran@francannonslayton.com to sign up for my newsletter for a chance to win 30 advance copies for your school or library later in 2009. Sincerely, Fran Cannon Slayton www.FranCannonSlayton.com
When the Whistle Blows / Fran Cannon Slayton / Philomel / Hardcover; 160 Pages
Price: $16.99 / ISBN: 978-0399251894 / Published: June, 2009 Fran Cannon Slayton is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |