{"product_id":"the-fence-9780595372201","title":"The Fence","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robin Friedman\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - United States - 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Books By Robin Friedman:  \u003ci\u003eThe Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Lula's experiences are the basis for this thoughtful tale. The delicate, detailed illustrations convey the experience of living in a civil war with haunting power.\"\u003cbr\u003e -\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Review 'Friedman expertly weaves the major facts of the Civil War into her narrative, always returning to Lula's experiences as a touchstone.By focusing on Lula and her doll-the 'silent witness' of the title-the grand sweep of history is placed very firmly and humanely within the grasp of young readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Kirkus Reviews 'Friedman's economical text clearly shows how the Civil War touched the life of a young child.\"\u003cbr\u003e -School Library Journal \u003ci\u003eHow I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Friedman's comic timing along with her insights are what readers will remember.\"\u003cbr\u003e -\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e  'Jackie's tantalizing first lines introduce each chapter, while his witty, fast-paced narrative relates the silly and serious episodes.The exaggerated characters and broad humor have a cinematic quality. Like an old 1950s comedy, this first novel is entertaining summer reading.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Booklist 'Cleverly drawn characters use convincing dialogue.and the plot is loaded with humor.The book is an amusing light read that makes some good points about honesty, understanding others, and friendship.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Voice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45153302773911,"sku":"9780595372201","price":634.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780595372201.webp?v=1767298487","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-fence-9780595372201","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}