Calvin - Martine Leavitt 电子书mobi+epub
Product details
Age Range: 12 - 18 years
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Square Fish; Reprint edition (March 21, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250104254
ISBN-13: 978-1250104250
Amazon.com: Calvin (9781250104250): Martine Leavitt: Books
https://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Martine-Leavitt/dp/1250104254
Product details
Age Range: 12 - 18 years
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Square Fish; Reprint edition (March 21, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250104254
ISBN-13: 978-1250104250
Just because you see something doesn't mean it's really there.
Seventeen-year-old Calvin has always known his fate is linked to the comic book character from Calvin & Hobbes.
He was born on the day the last strip was published. His grandpa put a stuffed tiger named Hobbes in his crib. And he even had a best friend named Susie.
Then Calvin’s mom washed Hobbes to death. Susie grew up beautiful and stopped talking to him. And Calvin pretty much forgot about the strip―until now.
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up—Coincidences abound in Calvin's life: he was born on the day the last Calvin & Hobbes cartoon strip was published, his grandpa gave him a stuffed tiger called Hobbes when he was a kid, and his best friend was even named Susie. However, she became beautiful and stopped being his friend. When Calvin is diagnosed with schizophrenia, he believes that Bill Watterson is the key to curing him of the illness and he must escape the hospital to meet the famously reclusive artist. The teen, along with an eight-foot-tall version of Hobbes (who is imaginary) and Susie (who may or may not be imaginary), journeys across frozen Lake Erie to track down Watterson. This is a gentle and unique story about a boy struggling with schizophrenia; while Calvin is indeed having grandiose visions that include a beloved cartoon character, he is funny, charming, and smart. Even though Calvin's stream-of-consciousness rants can drag the story down, the premise that Susie may or may not be on this dangerous trek with the protagonist will keep readers interested. There are genuinely beautiful moments in the writing throughout; however, the ending is too pat and feels contrived, which will leave some readers unsatisfied. VERDICT Sweet, romantic, and funny, but flawed.—Laura Lutz, Convent of the Sacred Heart, New York City --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
“The novel has a fresh, funny voice that never diminishes the seriousness of schizophrenia. Leavitt delivers an imaginative exploration of mental illness, examining what’s real and what’s true in this magical world.” ―Booklist, starred review
"Written as a letter to Watterson (to fulfill a make-up English assignment), the first-person narrative eschews quotation marks and dialogue tags, further blurring the lines between real life and what’s in Calvin’s head. . . . Memorable." ―Horn Book, starred review
"Equal parts coming-of-age tale, survival adventure, and love story, this outstanding novel also sensitively deals with an uncommon but very real teen issue, making it far more than the sum of its parts. " ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Funny, intellectual, and entertaining, it’s a sensitive yet irreverent adventure about a serious subject." ―Publishers Weekly
"Sweet, romantic, and funny." ―School Library Journal
About the Author
Martine Leavitt has written several award-winning novels for young adults, including My Book of Life by Angel,which garnered five starred reviews and was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist; Keturah and Lord Death, a finalist for the National Book Award; and Heck Superhero, a finalist for the Governor General's Award. She lives in Alberta, Canada.
百度网盘：
链接：点击去百度网盘 -->(购买前请先验证网盘链接是否有效) 密码：7qz2
