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The Staircase
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The Staircase Paperback - 2002

by Rinaldi, Ann

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Inspired by the legend of the "miraculous" staircase in the Chapel of Loretto in Santa Fe, Ann Rinaldi skillfully blends the mystery surrounding the staircase's builder with the daily trials of a spunky 13-year-old girl growing up in the late 1870s.

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  • Title The Staircase
  • Author Rinaldi, Ann
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 230
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, San Diego
  • Date 2002-06-01
  • Features Bibliography
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 9062563-6
  • ISBN 9780152167882 / 0152167889
  • Weight 0.38 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.95 x 4.52 x 0.6 in (17.65 x 11.48 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 7
  • Reading level 590
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1851-1899
    • Cultural Region: Southwest U.S.
    • Geographic Orientation: New Mexico
    • Locality: Santa Fe, N.M.
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Topical: Death/Dying
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Library of Congress subjects Fathers and daughters, Schools
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00008854
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

How could Lizzy Enders's father abandon her at a girls school run by nuns? She's surrounded by Catholics--but she's Methodist! Shunned by the other boarders, Lizzy befriends a wandering carpenter named José, who with just three tools--and unflagging faith--builds an elaborate spiral staircase in the new chapel in mere weeks. When he disappears without a trace, Lizzy realizes that the way she sees things is not always the way they are.
Inspired by the legend of the "miraculous" staircase in the Chapel of Loretto in Santa Fe, Ann Rinaldi skillfully blends the mystery surrounding the staircase's builder with the daily trials of a spunky thirteen-year-old girl growing up in the 1870s.

From the publisher

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She has received numerous starred reviews and awards, as well as widespread recognition for her historical novels. Ms. Rinaldi lives in central New Jersey.

Media reviews

"Rinaldi delivers another winning historical novel."--Publishers Weekly
"Engrossing. . . . Thrumming with mini-adventures and vivid characters."--Kirkus Reviews

Citations

  • Kliatt, 07/01/2002, Page 23

About the author

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She has received numerous starred reviews and awards, as well as widespread recognition for her historical novels. Ms. Rinaldi lives in central New Jersey.