The Bear Boy by Cynthia Ozick (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Bear Boy by Cynthia Ozick A mischievous story inspired by the real-life Christopher Robin by one of the most distinctive voices in American literature FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sparky, mischievous, witty, dazzlingly clever Ali SmithA cause for celebration. Here we have a heroine to love, a story we cant let go of Ann PatchettIt had always been my habit-- privately I felt it to be an ecstasy-- to enter, as into a mysterious vault, any public library.1930s New York is filling with Europes ousted dreamers, turned overnight into refugees.Rose Meadows, book-loving and orphaned at eighteen, takes a job as assistant to the eccentric Professor Mitwisser. Cast out from Berlins elite, the Mitwisser familys household is chaotic and Rosies fate there hangs on the arrival of the Mitwissers mysterious benefactor, James ABair.Inspired by the real Christopher Robin, James is the Bear Boy, the son of a famous childrens author. Running from his own fame, James was boy adored by the world but has grown into a bitter man. It falls to Rosie to help them all resist Jamess reckless orbit. Author Biography Cynthia Ozicks essays, novels and short stories have won numerous prizes and awards, and her most recent novel was shortlisted for the National Book Award in America Review Her wittiest, most engrossing book to date... Abundantly rich in ideas, language and emotion, the novel enchants and satisfies with its zesty union of heart and brain. * INDEPENDENT (26/5/06) *Ozicks prose is warmed by a humanity reminiscent of the best Victorian novelists, making this a gratifying read. * OBSERVER (4/6/06) * Long Description Sparky, mischievous, witty, dazzlingly clever Ali Smith A cause for celebration. Here we have a heroine to love, a story we cant let go of Ann Patchett It had always been my habit-- privately I felt it to be an ecstasy-- to enter, as into a mysterious vault, any public library. 1930s New York is filling with Europes ousted dreamers, turned overnight into refugees.Rose Meadows, book-loving and orphaned at eighteen, takes a job as assistant to the eccentric Professor Mitwisser. Cast out from Berlins elite, the Mitwisser familys household is chaotic and Rosies fate there hangs on the arrival of the Mitwissers mysterious benefactor, James ABair.Inspired by the real Christopher Robin, James is the Bear Boy, the son of a famous childrens author. Running from his own fame, James was boy adored by the world but has grown into a bitter man. It falls to Rosie to help them all resist Jamess reckless orbit. Review Quote Her wittiest, most engrossing book ... Abundantly rich in ideas, language and emotion, the novel enchants and satisfies with its zesty union of heart and brain - IndependentHer particular artistry is the one that floats out from the heaviness of the human condition and lightens it - New York TimesWarmed by a humanity reminiscent of the best Victorian novelists - ObserverOzick is one of the most consistently inventive novelists at work today, and The Bear Boy is as exciting and diverting as anything she has written - Independent Promotional "Headline" A mischievous story inspired by the real-life Christopher Robin by one of the most distinctive voices in American literature Details ISBN1474624030 Author Cynthia Ozick Pages 320 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2021 ISBN-10 1474624030 ISBN-13 9781474624039 Publication Date 2021-04-15 Format Paperback Language English Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson DEWEY 813.54 UK Release Date 2021-04-15 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series W&N Essentials Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-08-30 AU Release Date 2021-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131645440;

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