Long way home by margot benaryisbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Margot benaryisbert 18891979 was an author of books for young people. Most of benaryisberts books were written and published originally in german. Benary isbert handled the topic well, considering there was probably still a lot of antigermany sentiment around and many other countries were still in the throes of recovery from the war as well. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This young adult novel won the jane addams childrens book award 1957. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities.
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. The collection includes manuscripts, original illustrations, published books, and correspondence relating to benary isbert s interest in german history and people, and her experience of postwar germany. Leni, orphaned and homeless in postwar germany, seemed older th. The wicked enchantment by margot benaryisbert 1986 ace. Under a changing moon by margot benaryisbert, paperback. Follow us on facebook to learn about upcoming books, sales and bargains. Father benninger is a botanist, a liberal, always on the edge of trouble with the hitler authorities. Margot benaryisbert december 2, 1889 may 27, 1979 born margot isbert, was a german and later an american writer of childrens books. May 16, 2012 the ark was one of the first books to be published as a way of dealing with the aftermath of hitlers reich. Margot benaryisbert is currently considered a single author.
If you are reading this you probably stumbled here by accident. Germanborn children s author known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. Lechow, are a little too perfect to be completely realistic. I have loved other books by margot benary isbert, and wanted to love this one. See all books authored by margot benary isbert, including the ark, and under a changing moon, and more on thriftbooks. Click to read more about the ark by margot benary isbert. Margot became an american citizen in 1957 and worked as a writer until her death in 1979. She wrote her books in german and they were then translated into english and published in the united states. The mayor dismissed three of the towns most respected councillors, blaming them for the disappearance. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Rowan farm is the sequel to the ark, which is also an incredible, powerful book. Theres a seven year span between annegret benninger of the shooting star and fifteen year old annegret in a time to love.
Benaryisbert is known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. Her cousin was the german author and nonfiction writer otto albrecht isbert 19011986. The appeal in margot benary isbert s 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 wicked enchantment by margot benaryisbert forgotten. She attended a convent school and briefly attended the university of frankfurt before working as a secretary at the museum of ethnology and anthropology in frankfurt from. One of the children lost her twin brother during the war, along with her dog. Born in 1889 in saarbrucken, germany, margot benaryisbert lost her beloved mother at seven years of age. If you dont i pity you for you are missing some of the greatest literature ever written. In 1953 it received a first prize at the new york herald tribunes spring book. Materials received from margot benary isbert between 1966 and 1972.
The ark by margot benaryisbert 1948 german edition. For 174 of 241 titles that have known lexile levels, below is the low, high, and average lexile for the books in this list. Ark by margot benary isbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The schramms above were neighbors when the author lived in fresno, ca. This is an excellent piece of juvenile historical fiction. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. She began writing at a young age and published her first story at age 19. I love how she makes her characters come to life and how she fills her books with so much hope and joy and healing, even in the midst of difficult times. Benaryisbert usually wrote her books first in german. The ark by margot benaryisbert book cover, description, publication history. The experiences of the lechow family illustrate the hardships of life in.
Life in germany benaryisbert was born in saarbrucken, germany. From pomerania, the lechowa mother and children, matthias the eldest, margaret, andrea, and small joey come to the town of hesse in west germany and are allotted two rooms in the house of mrs. For each book, the inventory lists both the english. See all books authored by margot benaryisbert, including the ark, and under a changing moon, and more on thriftbooks. However, im willing to forgive the book those flaws because of its strengths. A family of german refugees set up their new home in an old street car, everyone works, and looks for the return of their father as a prisoner of war. Publication date 1953 publisher new york, harcourt, brace. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Another fabulous book by margot benary isbert i did find out after the fact that this book comes after the shooting star but it was fine reading it before the other. Dec 27, 2012 the ark by margot benaryisbert 1948 german edition.
Margot benary isbert, first edition abebooks passion for books. Her father has suddenly started favoring the new house keeper and her son over anemone. Blue mystery by margot benary isbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book is rather oldfashioned in its nostalgic tone, and some of the characters, particularly mrs. The second in the series of a refugee family in germany shortly after wwii 1948. Margot benaryisbert margot benaryisbertdecember 2, 1889 may 27, 1979 was a germanborn childrens author known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. The fathers last known location was a russian camp. Buy the long way home by margot benary isbert online at alibris. Margot benary isbert page on teachingbooks view the page share. The stepmother she acquired soon after, insisted that the children should be sent away. Margot benary isbert was born in 1889 in saarbruecken, germany. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Germanborn childrens author known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. Materials received from margot benaryisbert between 1966 and 1972. This has such a quality of warm, authentic writing that one recalls its predecessor, the ark 1953 p. Margot benary isbert died on may 27, 1979, in santa barbara. Not good for a book from 1955 or good for a childrens book, but good, genuinely good. It continues the story of the leechows family, portraying the. Reshelving alexandria is an online literary catalog of good, true, and beautiful books that supports families in building and utilizing a home library. Margot benaryisbert books list of books by author margot. The final straw is when the house keeper tries to have anemones dogwinnietaken away.
Ark by margot benaryisbert 1953, hardcover for sale online. 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. Years ago i read the ark by margot benary isbert and fell in love with it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Benary isbert is known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. Under a changing moon by margot benary isbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Benary isbert is masterful at capturing bittersweet emotions in a few words.
Good condition used 1986 first ace edition paperback. Born in 1889 in saarbrucken, germany, margot benary isbert lost her beloved mother at seven years of age. Most of benary isbert s books were written and published originally in german. The ark by margot benaryisbert i found the ark to be an oddly pleasant story about a family trying to survive in postwar germany, not the subject of. I read this book at a time when i myself was finding healing from past hurts, and that makes me love it. I found out pretty quickly that it had a sequel which, naturally, i wanted to read.
How they cope makes for a very interesting and ultimately hopeful story. A heart felt story of a postwar german refugee family of five, but one that falls short of significance by way of sentimentality and an appeal to a toosunny attitude towards life. Translated from the german by richard and clara winston. She attended the college of st carolus and the university of frankfurt.
The experiences of the lechow family illustrate the hardships of life in early postwar germany. Rowan farm 9780844664750 by benary isbert, margot and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. She wrote childrens books from 1952 to her death in 1979. Translated from the german by clara and richard winston. She was punished for being a liar, but a sympathetic nun took her aside and said. Margot benaryisbert has 14 books on goodreads with 1701 ratings. Theyve lost everything but each other, and have been foisted off by the refugee bureau on a reluctant widow who asked for a nice quiet couple. Ark by margot benaryisbert 1953, hardcover for sale. Our membership subscription service includes extensive content to help identify and source the best books for your home library.
Its a rich detailed slice of life in the 1860s in a little corner of germany, an independent duchy, which, in. Margot benaryisbert was ahead of her time with this, essentially, middlegrade fiction. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. We hope these data points, along with the crosswalk to other measures, provide insights into the variety and differentiation of this collection.
Immediate postwwii germany is the setting for this engaging book. Margot benary isbert s stories closely parallel her own experiences and those of her extended family. Aug 07, 2012 the books that stayed with me were the snow queen by hans christian andersen, astrid lindgrens pippi longstocking, madeleine lengles a wrinkle in time, knights castle and all of edward eagers time travel books, margot benaryisberts the wicked enchantment, the haunting of hill house by shirley jackson, and stories by ray. For the first half of the book i was convinced it had been written in the 1980s, as the writing style felt modern. But my library didnt have it and i really dont like buying books without reading them. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Author margot benaryisberts complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. At the convent little margot retreated into a fantasy world, making up stories and telling them as if they were true.