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The Art of Keeping Cool (Aladdin Historical Fiction)
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The Art of Keeping Cool (Aladdin Historical Fiction) Paperback - 2002

by Lisle, Janet Taylor

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In the spring of 1942, young Robert and his family are living out the war in Rhode Island where Nazi subs are torpedoing U.S. ships. When violence erupts in his own house, Robert is afraid he and his family may not survive the war. Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction.

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Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2002. Wraps have rubbed edges. Pages are clean with no markings in text.. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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  • Title The Art of Keeping Cool (Aladdin Historical Fiction)
  • Author Lisle, Janet Taylor
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers, U.S.A.
  • Date 2002
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 113310W
  • ISBN 9780689837883 / 0689837887
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.8 in (19.30 x 12.95 x 2.03 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 9
  • Reading level 730
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects World War, 1939-1945, Family problems
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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  • Christian Home & School, 10/09/2002, Page 29
  • Kliatt, 07/01/2002, Page 21
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/10/2002, Page 0
  • PW Notes and Reprints, 06/10/2002, Page 63

About the author

Janet Taylor Lisle's books for young readers have received the Newbery Honor Award (Afternoon of the Elves), the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (The Art of Keeping Cool), Holland's Zilveren Griffel, and Italy's Premio Andersen Award, among other honors. A graduate of Smith College and former journalist, Janet lives in Rhode Island and often draws on Rhode Island history in her work. Visit her online at JanetTaylorLisle.com.

Erica O'Rourke is the author of Dissonance, Resonance, and the Torn trilogy, which includes Torn, Tangled, and Bound. She lives near Chicago with her family. Visit her at EricaORourke.com and on Twitter: @Erica_ORourke.