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Produktbeschreibung
"Halle and her mother find unexpected solace on a tuberculosis ward in 1930s upstate New York"--
Autorenporträt
Mindy Nichols Wendell
Rezensionen
"Debut author Mindy Nichols Wendell thoughtfully explores the complexity of human responses to tragedy and grief. . . . Light and Air is both a richly detailed re-creation of a specific period in U.S. history and a timeless portrayal of resilience and compassion during an epidemic." Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

"A coming-of-age story set in a historical time period that will appeal to many readers. " School Library Journal

"Wendell s engaging, straightforward narrative makes the story highly accessible, and her portrayal of Halle will resonate with many readers. A satisfying first novel." Booklist

"Readers may select this title seeking information about TB, but they ll stay for the sweet-as-honey cast of characters." The Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books

"[A] well-constructed historical debut. . . Via unflinching depictions of tragedy and strife, richly rendered period detail, and emotionally honest interpretations of parent-child relationships, Wendell builds satisfying suspense as Halle breaks facility rules to help her mother recover and struggles to win her father s affection." Publishers Weekly

"A vivid work of historical fiction that explores how infectious disease can intersect with daily life." Kirkus Reviews