Materials received from margot benaryisbert between 1966 and 1972. The experiences of the lechow family illustrate the hardships of life in early postwar germany. I loved these as a child but my absolute favorite margot benary isbert is blue mystery, partly because of the amazing illustrations. A book so rare i didnt know it existed hogglestock. This report provides data analyses into the titles on this list to help support your efforts to put the right book in each readers hands.
The schramms above were neighbors when the author lived in fresno, ca. View all instructional resources and text complexity results for blue mystery. Margot benaryisbert page on teachingbooks view the page share. Annegret and her mother go to the alps to recover from pneumonia. While the themes and undercurrents in this book werent as deep as in some of her post war books her depth of characters and insight into human actions and motives was just as. Blue mystery by margot benaryisbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Realistic story of a migrant worker family in the depression. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jane addams childrens book award wikipedia republished. The ark 1952, a sympathetic story of a postwar german family, published in translation, established this authors name in america. At the convent little margot retreated into a fantasy world, making up stories and telling them as if they were true. See all books authored by margot benaryisbert, including the ark, and under a changing moon, and more on thriftbooks. Theres a seven year span between annegret benninger of the shooting star and fifteen year old annegret in a time to love.
My kids gave me a kindle for christmas and thrush green was the first book i downloaded. The awards have been presented annually since 1953. Margot benary isbert, first edition abebooks passion for books. Pastures new isnt on kindle, so im going to try one of ann pursers mysteries. Sound but externally scruffy exlibrary hardcover, in priceclipped bu. Clara winston a mystery story set in a german town. The jane addams childrens book award is given annually to a childrens book published the preceding year that advances the causes of peace and social equality. Margot benaryisbert has 14 books on goodreads with 1701 ratings. Now, for younger readers, comes another translation, with a swiss alp setting that manages to recreate the charm of the district and youthful excitement at being there. Margot benaryisbert, richard winston, clara winston. Blue mystery by margot benaryisbert, 1957 children, kids, my books. As this lively mystery unravels, the clues lead them through the fascinating world of greenhouses and fields, and then beyondinto the winding streets of their old german town that harked back to the time of martin luther.
The ark margot benaryisbert, clara winston, richard winston on. Dangerous spring by margot benaryisbert, hardcover. Sep 3, 2015 explore underthewaterfas board margot benaryisbert books my. I list new items daily and happily combine shipping. Another fabulous book by margot benaryisbert i did find out after the fact that this book comes after the shooting star but it was fine reading it before the other. Blue mystery by margot benaryisbert book 11 editions published between 1957 and 1967 in english and german and held by 446 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Drama of a family in post war germany while the father, if still alive, might be in a pow camp in russia or he might be making his way back to his family. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Many people coveted the plant, perhaps enough to resort to. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The stylized illustrations are few and far between, but they are beautiful and fit perfectly with the mood of the book. Blue mystery by margot benaryisbert illustrated by enrico arno rare young adult mystery book set in germany.
The blue mystery by benaryisbert, margot book condition. Margot benaryisbert december 2, 1889 may 27, 1979 born margot isbert, was a german and later an american writer of childrens books. They were previously given jointly by the womens international league for peace and freedom wilpf and the jane addams peace association, but are now presented solely by the jane. First prize at the new york herald tribune spring book festival in 1953 for the ark.
Blue mystery margot benaryisbert, richard winston, clara winston, enrico arno on. The first book, blue mystery 1957 annegret and cara 1951, is a story about a nursery owners daughter, annegret, who with her friend, uschi, and her great dane, cara, set out to solve the mystery of the stolen. Vintage blue mystery book by margot benaryisbert 1957. Blue mystery paperback 1957 by margot benaryisbert author, enrico arno illustrator 5. Jane addams childrens book award book awards librarything. Around the very simple mystery that carries the plot, benaryisbert weaves a story about friendship, trust, honor, and family ties. When im feeling blue or stressed, theres always a story to comfort and. In june 2014 i blogged about how i found that book while i was picking up clothes at my local dry cleaners. The appeal in margot benaryisberts books lies in a sometimes too wholesome blend of reality and sentimentality, but somehow there is a kind of charm of recognition as one meets people know before. The stepmother she acquired soon after, insisted that the children should be sent away. Click to read more about blue mystery by margot benaryisbert.
Jane addams book award eastern illinois university. Publication date 1953 publisher new york, harcourt, brace. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The jane addams childrens book award was originally awarded to one book per year without categories. Germanborn childrens author known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
Books may be submitted by the publishers or requested by the committee. Under a changing moon by margot benaryisbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books for preschool through high school ages are eligible, including translations or titles published in english in other countries. Translated from the german by richard and clara winston. The ark 1953 rowan farm 1953 castle on the border 1954 the shooting star 1954 the wicked enchantment 1955 blue mystery 1957 a time to love. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her narratives are admired for being richly detailed and of a consistently high quality, perhaps higher than many other books in the same genre of the time.
This sequel to benaryisberts the shooting star and blue mystery follows annegret benninger though three years of boarding school and into college, all during the early years of the third reich movement. Welcome to central avenue collectibles, selling since 1991. Antique books, vintage books, vintage antiques, arno, english language, blue flowers, mystery, novels, fiction. How had it been taken from the experimental greenhouse. Margot benaryisbert is currently considered a single author. They offer a glimpse into germany pre and post wwii, often through a childs eyes. Born in 1889 in saarbrucken, germany, margot benaryisbert lost her beloved mother at seven years of age. The book was translated in 1967 and titled blue mystery. Margo benaryisbert papers, 19501971overview of the collection creator benaryisbert, margot title margo benaryisbert papers dates 19501971 inclusive 1950 1971 quantity 4.
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