PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Jane Yolen is the author of more than 300 books, including children's classics such as Owl Moon and The Devi's Arithmetic, and adult novels such as Sister Light, Sister Dark. her books and stories have won the Nebula Award, the Caldecott Medal, the National Jewish Book Award, and many other awards and accolades She divides her time between Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland.
Terrifically moving. --The Washington Post Yolen takes the story of Briar Rose and links it to the Holocaust--a far from obvious connection that she makes perfectly convincing...Only a writer as good as Yolen could bring it off. --Publishers Weekly Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, Yolen's novel is a compelling reminder of the Holocaust as well as a contemporary tale of secrets and romance. --Booklist Showcases Yolen's skill at transforming the real world into a realm of fantasy. --Library Journal
