Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo Called "one of DiCamillos most singular and arresting creations" ("The New York Times Book Review"), the heartbreakingly irresistible Louisiana Elefante was introduced to readers in "Raymie Nightingale." Now, with humor and tenderness, two-time Newbery Medalist DiCamillo returns to tell her story. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As featured on The Today Shows Read with Jenna Jr. Book ClubFrom two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes the New York Times bestselling story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be.When Louisiana Elefantes granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isnt overly worried. After all, Granny has many middle-of-the-night ideas. But this time, things are different. This time, Granny intends for them never to return. Separated from her best friends, Raymie and Beverly, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate (and Granny) and find a way home. But as Louisianas life becomes entwined with the lives of the people of a small Georgia town — including a surly motel owner, a walrus-like minister, and a mysterious boy with a crow on his shoulder — she starts to worry that she is destined only for good-byes. (Which could be due to the curse on Louisianas and Grannys heads. But that is a story for another time.) Called "one of DiCamillos most singular and arresting creations" by The New York Times Book Review, the heartbreakingly irresistible Louisiana Elefante was introduced to readers in Raymie Nightingale — and now, with humor and tenderness, Kate DiCamillo returns to tell her story. Author Biography Kate DiCamillo is one of Americas most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature and a two-time winner of the Newbery Medal, for The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis, where she faithfully writes two pages a day, five days a week. Review Louisiana, with her quick, insightful takes on everyone she meets, grabbed readers hearts in Raymie Nightingale, and in this book she isnt about to let go. Though her life has been filled with hardship and uncertainty — and there are more painful secrets to come — she continues to operate with a sense of wonder and practical optimism (the pages shine with it).—The New York Times Book ReviewDiCamillo offers a master class in how to tell and shape a story once all fat has been cut away. Though set in the mid-1970s, theres fairy-tale quality to this, with heroes, helpers, villains, and one princess looking for home.—Booklist (starred review)Readers who first encountered Louisiana in Raymie Nightingale (2016) will be heartened to learn more about her...For readers who relish thoughtfully constructed plots, well-developed characters, and carefully crafted language, this will be a special treat.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)DiCamillo builds a resilient and sympathetic character in Louisiana, and the juxtaposition of her down-to-earth observations with Grannys capriciousness lightens the narrative and allows for a good deal of humor...The overarching themes addressing forgiveness, love, friendship, acceptance, home, and family ("Perhaps what matters when all is said and done is not who puts us down but who picks us up") ring honest and true.—The Horn Book (starred review)Populated with unforgettable characters, including kindhearted adults who recognize Louisianas dire situation and offer options, this bittersweet novel shows a deep understanding of childrens emotions and celebrates their resiliency. Readers will feel as much empathy for Louisiana as they did for her friend Raymie.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)DiCamillo is able to address complex topics in an accessible and ultimately hopeful way. There is never sadness without comfort, fear without consolation. Louisianas soul-searching is no exception and further solidifies DiCamillos reputation as a skilled storyteller who trusts her readers to wrestle with hard things. A thoughtful and finely written story that earns its place among DiCamillos other beloved novels.—School Library Journal (starred review)The tale is...gently told, as much fairy tale as realistic story, in language thats lovely in its plainspoken illuminations, with the focus on Louisianas longing for connection and observations about the people she encounters on the road and in the small 1970s Georgia town. Ultimately this is a deeply sweet but not saccharine take on the old story of an orphan child lost and found, and readers wont have to know the first book to bond with Louisiana and wish fervently for her to find a home.—Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)DiCamillos funny and hugely likable Louisiana has a marvelous way with words and a spirit that will not rest until she finds her way home, wherever that may be…Louisiana, one of the trio of friends from Kate DiCamillos Raymie Nightingale, returns in her own beautiful, bittersweet middle-grade stand-alone about finding her home... and herself.—Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review)In this funny yet philosophical melodrama, 12-year old Louisiana Elefante recalls her identity crisis, forced when eccentric Granny claims "a date with destiny."...Disparate elements miraculously mesh — stars, smiles, magic, bologna sandwiches, a pet crow and cakes. Here, a two-time Newbery award winner brilliantly guides the dear Louisiana through lies, secrets, anger and abandonment and toward understanding, belonging, gratitude and forgiveness.—San Francisco ChronicleAlmost effortlessly, DiCamillo explores some of the biggest, most important questions of life — What is home? What is family? Who decides what kind of person we get to be? — in this deceivingly simple and profoundly moving novel.—Star TribuneDiCamillo peoples her tale with colorful, unforgettable characters, although brave,thoughtful, kind Louisiana is the most memorable of all. Young as she is, Louisiana knows to appreciate rare moments of grace and kindness ("there is goodness in many hearts": the gas station clerk who gives her free bags of peanuts, a woman in the dentists waiting room who gives her a tin of chocolate chip cookies), and she understands the healing power of forgiveness.—Buffalo NewsYou are not alone in the world, reads the grandmothers farewell letter in Louisianas Way Home (Candlewick, 227 pages, $16.99), Kate DiCamillos tender, sorrowful, life-embracing sequel to her 2016 novel, Raymie Nightingale.—The Wall Street JournalThis poignant story of loss echoes with themes of hope and redemption.—World MagazineDiCamillos genius is finding comedy in tragedy, humanity in darkness. Here, the spirited Louisiana Elefante meets loss head on and finds a way home.—Scholastic TeacherIn Kate DiCamillos beautiful follow-up to Raymie Nightingale, Louisiana Elefante is back...The book strikes a delicate balance between relating a charming, entertaining story full of colorful characters and imparting a deeply meaningful life lesson about deciding what kind of person to be.—ForeWord ReviewsDiCamillo reveals the strength and fight in Louisiana...once again Louisiana finds just the right people to help ground her.—NPR BooksThis is a marvelous book, full of heart but without a drop of cheap sentimentality. . . . What a pleasure it is to read a story in which the authors faith in the goodness of average people is set forth with such vigor and confidence. This celebration of kindness is itself a kindness to the reader and an encouragement to hope.—Dean Koontz, bestselling authorI really really like Louisianas Way Home, a slim, handsome novel about grace.—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (blog)I will read anything Kate DiCamillo writes; the two-time Newbery medalist never disappoints with her stories for younger readers. Her latest finely-crafted tale follows 12-year-old Louisiana Elefante through an unforgettable fable about grace, hardships and discovery.—Aspen Daily NewsIts hard to imagine this story being told in any other way than through the words and unique viewpoint of Louisiana herself. The characters wouldnt come to life in the same way, the setting would be ordinary, and the plot might not be compelling.—Heavy Medal (blog) Review Quote Louisiana, with her quick, insightful takes on everyone she meets, grabbed readers hearts in Raymie Nightingale, and in this book she isnt about to let go. Though her life has been filled with hardship and uncertainty -- and there are more painful secrets to come -- she continues to operate with a sense of wonder and practical optimism (the pages shine with it). --The New York Times Book Review DiCamillo offers a master class in how to tell and shape a story once all fat has been cut away. Though set in the mid-1970s, theres fairy-tale quality to this, with heroes, helpers, villains, and one princess looking for home. --Booklist (starred review) Readers who first encountered Louisiana in Raymie Nightingale (2016) will be heartened to learn more about her...For readers who relish thoughtfully constructed plots, well-developed characters, and carefully crafted language, this will be a special treat. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) DiCamillo builds a resilient and sympathetic character in Louisiana, and the juxtaposition of her down-to-earth observations with Grannys capriciousness lightens the narrative and allows for a good deal of humor...The overarching themes addressing forgiveness, love, friendship, acceptance, home, and family ("Perhaps what matters when all is said and done is not who puts us down but who picks us up") ring honest and true. --The Horn Book (starred review) Populated with unforgettable characters, including kindhearted adults who recognize Louisianas dire situation and offer options, this bittersweet novel shows a deep understanding of childrens emotions and celebrates their resiliency. Readers will feel as much empathy for Louisiana as they did for her friend Raymie. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) DiCamillo is able to address complex topics in an accessible and ultimately hopeful way. There is never sadness without comfort, fear without consolation. Louisianas soul-searching is no exception and further solidifies DiCamillos reputation as a skilled storyteller who trusts her readers to wrestle with hard things. A thoughtful and finely written story that earns its place among DiCamillos other beloved novels. --School Library Journal (starred review) The tale is...gently told, as much fairy tale as realistic story, in language thats lovely in its plainspoken illuminations, with the focus on Louisianas longing for connection and observations about the people she encounters on the road and in the small 1970s Georgia town. Ultimately this is a deeply sweet but not saccharine take on the old story of an orphan child lost and found, and readers wont have to know the first book to bond with Louisiana and wish fervently for her to find a home. --Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review) In this funny yet philosophical melodrama, 12-year old Louisiana Elefante recalls her identity crisis, forced when eccentric Granny claims "a date with destiny."...Disparate elements miraculously mesh -- stars, smiles, magic, bologna sandwiches, a pet crow and cakes. Here, a two-time Newbery award winner brilliantly guides the dear Louisiana through lies, secrets, anger and abandonment and toward understanding, belonging, gratitude and forgiveness. --San Francisco Chronicle Almost effortlessly, DiCamillo explores some of the biggest, most important questions of life -- What is home? What is family? Who decides what kind of person we get to be? -- in this deceivingly simple and profoundly moving novel. --Star Tribune This poignant story of loss echoes with themes of hope and redemption. --World Magazine In Kate DiCamillos beautiful follow-up to Raymie Nightingale, Louisiana Elefante is back...The book strikes a delicate balance between relating a charming, entertaining story full of colorful characters and imparting a deeply meaningful life lesson about deciding what kind of person to be. --ForeWord Reviews This is a marvelous book, full of heart but without a drop of cheap sentimentality. . . . What a pleasure it is to read a story in which the authors faith in the goodness of average people is set forth with such vigor and confidence. This celebration of kindness is itself a kindness to the reader and an encouragement to hope. --Dean Koontz, bestselling author I really really like Louisianas Way Home , a slim, handsome novel about grace. --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (blog) Excerpt from Book One I am going to write it all down, so that what happened to me will be known, so that if someone were to stand at their window at night and look up at the stars and think, My goodness, whatever happened to Louisiana Elefante? Where did she go? they will have an answer. They will know. This is what happened. I will begin at the beginning. . . . The beginning is that my great-grandfather was a magician, and long, long ago he set into motion a most terrible curse. But right now you do not need to know the details of the terrible curse. You only need to know that it exists and that it is a curse that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is, as I said, a terrible curse. And now it has landed upon my head. Keep that in mind. We left in the middle of the night. Granny woke me up. She said, "The day of reckoning has arrived. The hour is close at hand. We must leave immediately." It was three a.m. We went out to the car and the night was very dark, but the stars were shining brightly. Oh, there were so many stars! And I noticed that some of the stars had arranged themselves into a shape that looked very much like someone with a long nose telling a lie -- the Pinocchio constellation! I pointed out the starry Pinocchio to Granny, but she was not at all interested. "Hurry, hurry," said Granny. "There is no time for stargazing. We have a date with destiny." So I got in the car and we drove away. I did not think to look behind me. How could I have known that I was leaving for good? I thought that I was caught up in some middle-of-the-night idea of Grannys and that when the sun came up, she would think better of the whole thing. This has happened before. Granny has many middle-of-the-night ideas. I fell asleep and when I woke up, we were still driving. The sun was coming up, and I saw a sign that said Georgia: 20 miles. Georgia! We were about to change states, and Granny was still driving as fast as she could, leaning close to the windshield because her eyesight is not very good and she is too vain to wear glasses, and also because she is very short (shorter, almost, than I am) and she has to lean close to reach the gas pedal. In any case, the sun was bright. It was lighting up the splotches and stains on the windshield and making them look like glow-in-the-dark stars that someone had pasted there as a surprise for me. I love stars. Oh, how I wish that someone had pasted glow-in-the-dark stars on our windshield! However, that was not the case. I said, "Granny, when are we going to turn around and go back home?" Granny said, "We are never going to turn around, my darling. The time for turning around has ended." "Why?" I said. "Because the hour of reckoning has arrived," said Granny in a very serious voice, "and the curse at last must be confronted." "But what about Archie?" At this point in my account of what became of me, it is necessary for you to know that Archie is my cat and that Granny has taken him from me before. Yes, taken! It is truly a tragic tale. But never mind about that. "Provisions have been made," said Granny. "What sort of provisions?" "The cat is in good hands," said Granny. Well, this was what Granny had said to me the last time she took Archie, and I did not like the sound of her words one bit. Also, I did not believe her. It is a dark day when you do not believe your granny. It is a day for tears. I started to cry. . . . I cried until we crossed over the Florida-Georgia state line. But then something about the state line woke me up. State lines can do that. Maybe you understand what I am talking about and maybe you dont. All I can say is that I had a sudden feeling of irrevocableness and I thought, I have to get out of this car. I have to go back. So I said, "Granny, stop the car." And Granny said, "I will do no such thing." Granny has never listened to other peoples instructions. She has never heeded anyones commands. She is the type of person who tells other people what to do, not vice versa. But in the end, it didnt matter that Granny refused to stop the car, because fate intervened. And by that I mean to say that we ran out of gas. . . . If you have not left your home in the middle of the night without even giving it a backward glance; if you have not left your cat and your friends and also a one-eyed dog named Buddy without getting to tell any of them good-bye; if you have not stood on the side of the road in Georgia, somewhere just past the irrevocable state line, and waited for someone to come along and give you a ride, well, then you cannot understand the desperation that was in my heart that day. Which is exactly why I am writing all of this down. So that you will understand the desperation -- the utter devastation -- in my heart. And also, as I said at the beginning, I am writing it down for somewhat more practical matters. And those more practical matters are so that you will know what happened to me -- Louisiana Elefante. Details ISBN0763694630 Author Kate DiCamillo Short Title LOUISIANAS WAY HOME Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0763694630 ISBN-13 9780763694630 Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-10-02 Audience Age 10 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-10-02 NZ Release Date 2018-10-02 US Release Date 2018-10-02 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Audience Children / Juvenile 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:137981912;

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