Fletcher, Susan. Alphabet of dreams.FLETCHER, Susan. Alphabet of dreams. Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller. . 304p. c2006. 0-689-85042-5. $16.95. JS Fletcher brings a carefully developed "what if" to fruition fru·i·tion n. 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition. 2. Enjoyment derived from use or possession. 3. in Alphabet of Dreams. Mitra used to live a highborn high·born adj. Of noble birth. Adj. 1. highborn - belonging to the peerage; "the princess and her coroneted companions"; "the titled classes" coroneted, titled life in ancient Persia, but her family's downfall has led her to take refuge with her younger brother Wiki is aware of the following uses of "'Younger Brother":
See also Treason. Aaron plots downfall of Titus. [Br. Lit.: Titus Andronicus] Achitophel traitorous Earl of Shaftesbury. [Br. Lit. , Babak and Mitra are soon traveling with not just one but three Magi--Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar--all of whom are following a prophecy Prophecy See also Omen. Prosperity (See SUCCESS.) Ancaeus prophecy that he would not live to taste the wine from his vineyards is fulfilled. [Gk. Myth. and a brilliant star. Over the course of the sometimes-harrowing adventure, Mitra grows up, physically and emotionally, until the book reaches its entirely satisfying conclusion. Mitra narrates the story, and her longing to reclaim her family's place in Persian society drives her. While her single-mindedness sometimes brings disaster, it also means survival. Indeed, concern for Babak is foremost in her mind. Gradually, she is able to extend that concern to others around her. Some readers may find Fletcher's elegantly simple language rough going at first, but eventually the story itself will draw them in. The characters are well rounded and well drawn, each with his or her complexities carefully detailed. An extensive author's note details Fletcher's research on the Magi, the star of Bethlehem Star of Bethlehem, in the Gospels Star of Bethlehem, name given to the luminous celestial object rising in the sky that, as related in the Gospel of Matthew, led the Wise Men of the East to the manger in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. , and the historical context of the novel. Donna Scanlon, Libn., County Lib., Lancaster, PA J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. |
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