A Part of the Sky - Softcover

Robert Newton Peck

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679886966 ISBN 13: 9780679886969

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1997

Synopsis

In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the publication of Robert Newton Peck's bestselling classic, A Day No Pigs Would Die, here is the eagerly anticipated sequel. This must for schools, libraries, and summer reading lists is now available for the first time in paperback. Times are difficult during the Great Depression, and thirteen-year-old Rob Peck must struggle to keep his family together after the death of his father. Disaster after disaster strikes and the family is forced to sell their farm. Relying solely on their strong Shaker faith and close family ties, the Pecks finally prevail and young Rob learns that true wealth extends beyond money and that real values are priceless.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"This poignant sequel to A Day No Pigs Would Die will touch readers of all ages..."--School Library Journal

From AudioFile:

A sequel to the well-respected A Day No Pigs Would Die, this audiobook is of equal quality in theme, style and storyline. It carries with it the added benefit of being expertly performed by Terry Bregy. Both deal with a Shaker boy and his maturation on a Vermont farm in the 1920's. Especially stressed are the boy's love for his family and the farm animals, as well as the importance of the land. While at times overly emphatic, Bregy delivers a fine performance, capturing well the New Hampshire/Vermont backwoods accent. His vocal characterizations are excellent, and the pacing is appropriate. An added treat is hearing creative regionalisms, such as "a man so crooked he could hide behind a corkscrew." Especially inspiring and instructive for young adults, Bregy's interpretation underscores the goodness of Shaker ways. P.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0679886966
• ISBN 13: 9780679886969
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 176