It’s a great one!Įditing to add… interviewed Deborah Wiles in her Author’s Tent blog series recently. Highly recommended – and I hope the documentary elements won’t cause people to overlook it as a read-aloud. Countdown Wiles, Deborah 10,414 ratings by Goodreads ISBN 10: 0545106052 / ISBN 13: 9780545106054 Published by Scholastic, 2010 Used Condition: Very Good Hardcover Save for Later From Better World Books: West (Reno, NV, U.S.A. In addition to being a great snapshot of that time in October 1962, COUNTDOWN is also a touching, funny story about changes and family, fear and friendship. I read COUNTDOWN as a before-bedtime read-aloud with my nine-year-old daughter, and we both found the documentary elements to be interesting (though if pressed, I’ll have to admit that we skipped a few of them when Franny’s story was getting really good!) I suspect we’ll return to those later on. Mixed in with the novel’s main plot line are many images, cartoons, quotes, and sidebars that provide a greater context for the story, and these are fascinating. Countdown Deborah Wiles Scholastic Inc., Juvenile Fiction - 400 pages 41 Reviews Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its identified The. Franny’s coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis, is the best kind of historical fiction - firmly rooted in the feelings and details of a time period but with young characters that feel as real and modern as any kid next door. I absolutely loved COUNTDOWN by Deborah Wiles. The story of a formative year in 12-year-old Franny Chapmans life, and the life of a nation facing the threat of nuclear war.Franny Chapman just wants some. Another book we’ve enjoyed in the Messner house lately…
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