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One Thing Stolen by Beth Kephart

1/20/2015

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"Our story begins, every story begins with the possibility of rescue, the goodness that is absolute, and waits for tragedy to find it."
Nadia and her brother Jack accompany their parents to Florence where Nadia's world begins to unravel in ways that neither she nor those who love her can understand. 
This triptych of narratives is a fascinating glimpse into history, an introduction to the wonders of Florence, a puzzle to untangle, and a testament to the power of hope.

 My Nest of Nine from One Thing Stolen:
  1. The beautiful art of Florence, especially Uccello's fresco of Noah: The Flood and the Waters Subsiding.
  2. Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore has a commanding presence in the city as well as the story. Scroll down the page to view a webcam tour of this architectural marvel.
  3. Arno River: Check out the spectacular view on Google Maps.
  4. Gorgeous writing of Beth Kephart.  Here is her description of Nadia and Maggie's  winter outing in Philadelphia: " she's disappearing into the night and the snow tumbles in and I see all this through crystal stars that have been set between my lashes, through the melting of the blue night"
  5.  Ravel's Bolero makes a cameo, but important appearance in the story. Have a listen.
  6. Hope "is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all - "  Emily Dickinson
  7. Mud Angels during the 1966 flooding in Florence
  8. Capacity of the human brain to change. 
  9. The strength of friendship. "I hug her. I say nothing. She is my best friend. She trusts me most. We are each other's miracle."



2 Comments
Beth Kephart link
1/20/2015 11:49:29 am

Oh, Barbara!! This is beautiful. You've put so much into it! I'm going to study all of it tomorrow, and share it. Just gorgeous. Thank you.

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Barbara
1/20/2015 12:40:53 pm

The only downside of your book: Now I want desperately to visit Florence!

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    Barbara Moon

    I like talking about books and  interesting ideas. I like thinking about how books affect my life. Not particularly interested in giving out stars or in rating books. 

    Audio Publishers Association
    2013, - present  Audies judge 
    American Library Association Book Awards and Lists 
    ​2017 YALSA Award Nominating Committee
    2016 Excellence in Nonfiction 
    2014 Margaret Edwards Award
    2012 Odyssey Awards.  
    2009, 2010, 2011 Great Graphic Novels for Teens.

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