The Shadowmaker - Softcover

Hansen, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060222034 ISBN 13: 9780060222031

Publisher: Harper & Row, 1987

Synopsis

The Shadow Maker

I replace old shadows with new ones, plump shadows with lean ones, shabby shadows with spiffy ones," the Shadowmaker tells the townspeople. Soon everyone is parading around with brand-new shadows -- everyone, that is, except Drizzle and her grouchy brother, Soot, who can't afford them. Then Drizzle decides to do a little investigating to learn the Shadowmaker's secrets. But the Shadowmaker is a wily old magician, and his shadows aren't exactly what he promised. Drizzle must use a little magic of her own to set things right again.

About this title

About the Author

Ron Hansen is the bestselling author of the novel Atticus (a finalist for the National Book Award), Hitler's Niece, Mariette in Ecstasy, Desperadoes, and Isn't It Romantic?, as well as a collection of short stories, a collection of essays, and a book for children. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Ron Hansen lives in northern California, where he teaches at Santa Clara University.

Review

"Engaging characters and clever writing." -- -- ALA Booklist

"Has the sassy feel of modern fairy tale." -- -- School Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Harper & Row
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0060222034
• ISBN 13: 9780060222031
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1