The book up a road slowly by irene hunt

The newbery awardwinning novel from the author of across five. After her mothers death julie goes to live with her spinster aunt cordelia in a big house in the country. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. No identifiable dates are given in the book, but context no wars taking place, no mention of the depression suggest that it probably takes place from about 19501961 from the time julie is age 7 until high school graduation, when she is 17 or 18. Up a road slowly is a comingofage novel by irene hunt that won the newbery medal for excellence in american childrens literature in 1967. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in paperback format. Up a road slowly won the john newbery medal in 1967. There were the rides in the woods on peter the great, and the. Her first novel, across five aprils, was a newberry award nominee and received a lewis carroll shelf award.

The neighborhood, which is out in the country, is usually very quiet and orderly since the population is so few. There were rides in the woods on peter the great, the races w. Running through the spacious rooms, singing on rainy nights in front of the blazing fireplace. Author of across five aprils, up a road slowly, the lottery rose, no promises in the wind, trail of apple blossoms, william, the lottery rose an ace tempo book, claws of a young century. Irene hunt s up a road the novel takes place about 19701988, in aunt cordelia and her brother haskells neighborhood. For her contribution as a childrens writer she was u.

Listen to up a road slowly audiobook by irene hunt. Isbn 9781569820759 9781569820759 softcover, learning links, 1994. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. As she grows from seven to seventeen she learns many lessons about life, love, family, friends, judging and ultimately herself. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Newbery medal winner, 1967 julie would remember her happy days at aunt cordelias forever.

First of all, there really wasnt much action or adventure or much of a forward moving plot to speak of. Up a road slowly follows the story of julie trelling from the age of seven to eighteen. Her first novel, across five aprils, was a newberry award nominee and received a. Hunt was born in southern illinois and received degrees from the university of illinois and the university of colorado.

Up a road slowly by irene hunt 1993, hardcover for sale. I really liked the book, but it wasnt at all like most newberry winners. This detailed literature summary also contains further study and a free quiz on up a road slowly by irene hunt. Irene hunt author irene hunt 19072001 was an american childrens writer best known for historical novels. Free download or read online across five aprils pdf epub book. Im not surprised that irene hunts 1967 winner, up a road slowly, isnt one of the more popular newbery books. Newberry award winner up a road slowly by irene hunt is a coming of age story. Irene hunt may 18, 1907 may 18, 2001 was an american childrens writer known best for historical novels. Up a road slowly book, up a road slowly is a comingofage novel by american writer irene hunt, which won the newbery medal for excellence in american childrens literature. Seven year old julie trelling, her nine year old brother christopher.

Hunt was born in southern illinois and has received degrees from the university of illinois and the university of colorado. Read up a road slowly by irene hunt available from rakuten kobo. Irene hunt books list of books by author irene hunt. Irene hunt 19072001 was an american childrens writer best known for historical novels. If you havent lived long enough to have felt anything deeply, than you are in the same position ias many wouldbe writers are. She was a runnerup for the newbery medal for her first book, across five aprils, and won the medal for her second, up a road slowly. Publication date 1986 topics aunts, family life, newbery medal book, interpersonal relations publisher new york. This book is about a young child named julie who grows from 7 to 17 years old with her aunt cordelia and uncle haskell in the country. Up a road slowly is a poignant work of childrens fiction by american author irene hunt, published in 1966. If you are looking for a plotdriven book, up a road slowly by irene hunt is not the book for you. Julie would remember her happy days at aunt cordelias forever. Her first book, across for aprils was a runnerup for the newbery medal, an award which she won for her second novel, up the road slowly.

Her second novel, up a road slowly, was awarded the newberry medal in 1966. Publication date 1986 topics aunts, adolescence publisher new york. Running through the spacious rooms, singing on rainy nights in front of the fireplace. The novel takes place about 19701988, in aunt cordelia and her brother haskells neighborhood. The first edition of the novel was published in 1966, and was written by irene hunt. The beloved author of across five aprils and no promises in the wind presents one of her most cherished novels, the newb. She is heartbroken, but as the book progresses, she gains a kinship with the aunt and a comfortable familiarity with the nearby uncle.

The story is told by julie in first person, and follows her life until graduation from high school. Irene hunt, the author of up a road slowly, has written multiple novels including across five aprils, the lottery rose, and no promises in the wind. Up a road slowly mp3 cd august 21, 2018 by irene hunt author visit amazons irene hunt page. Up a road slowly is the 1967 newberry winner, although it seems like an odd choice. The beloved author of across five aprils and no promises in the wind presents one of her most cherished novels, the newbery awardwinning story of a young girls coming of agejulie would remember her happy days at aunt cordelias forever. Bright, sensitive, and a bit of a rebel, julie faces the tough challenges of growing up smart and female. Buy the mass market paperback book up a road slowly by irene hunt at indigo. Pdf up a road slowly book by irene hunt free download. The beloved author of across five aprils and no promises in the wind presents one of her most cherished novels, the newbery awardwinning story of. Pdf across five aprils book by irene hunt free download. After her mothers death, julie goes to live with aunt cordelia, a single schoolteacher, where she.

This book is about a young child named julie who grows from 7 to 17 years. Sevenyearold julie trelling and her older brother chris are left to live with their firm, but kind aunt cordelia when their father is widowed. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 224 pages and is available in paperback format. She was a nominee in 1974 for the biennial hans christian andersen award, the highest international recognition available to creators of childrens books. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Book adventure fiction juvenile works bildungsromans juvenile literature dust jackets binding juvenile fiction. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The beloved author of across five aprils and no promises in the wind presents one of her most cherished novels, the newbery awardwinning story of a young. Her second novel, up a road slowly, was awarded the more about irene hunt. Free download or read online up a road slowly pdf epub book. Up a road slowly is a fictional story set during the mid1900s. Up a road slowly published in 1966 by follett publishing company, 1010 w. Up a road slowly is a 1966 comingofage novel by american writer irene hunt, which won the newbery medal for excellence in american childrens literature.

Up a road slowly by hunt, irene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The narrative follows the protagonist, julie trelling, as she grows in maturity from seven to seventeen years of age while living with aunt cordelia and uncle haskell. Buy a cheap copy of up a road slowly book by irene hunt. The summary makes is seem boring and dull, but it is packed with adventure, romance, and action. Irene hunt was the author of many distinguished books for young readers. Immediately download the up a road slowly summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for. Irene hunt is the author of many distinguished books for young people. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Running through the spacious rooms, singing on the rainy nights. When writing across five aprils, irene hunt incorporated stories told. The first edition of the novel was published in 1964, and was written by irene hunt.

The family moved to newton, illinois, when hunt was less than a year old and remained in the area throughout hunts childhood. Irene hunt after her mothers death, julie goes to live with aunt cordelia, a school teacher, where she experiences many emotions and changes as she grows from seven to eighteen. Up a road slowly by irene hunt, august 1990, berkley pub group mm edition, in english up a road slowly august 1990 edition open library. Up a road slowly follows the story of julie trelling from the age of seven to. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Her second novel, up a road slowly, was awarded the. Up a road slowly 2005 read online free book by irene. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Her first book, across five aprils was a runnerup for the newbery medal, an award which she won for her second novel, up a road slowly. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are. Irenes father died when she was only seven years old, a traumatic event that formed the basis of her 1966 book, up a road slowly. Educated at the university of illinois, hunt graduated in 1939. Her first novel, across five aprils, was a newberry honor book and received a lewis carroll shelf award.