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Robert Cormier
Robert Edmund Cormier (January 17, 1925 – November 2, 2000) was an American author and journalist, known for his deeply pessimistic novels, many of which were written for young adults. Recurring themes include abuse, mental illness, violence, revenge, betrayal, and conspiracy. In most of his novels, the protagonists do not win. Cormier's more popular works include ''I Am the Cheese'', ''After the First Death'', '' We All Fall Down'', and ''The Chocolate War'', all of which have won awards. ''The Chocolate War'' has been challenged in multiple libraries. Early life and education Robert Cormier was born in 1925 in Leominster, Massachusetts in the French-Canadian section of the town called French Hill. He was the second of eight children. His family moved frequently to afford rent, but never left his hometown. Even when he was much older and owned a summer home, it was only away from Leominster. In a few of his books, Cormier's hometown of Leominster became the fictional to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leominster, Massachusetts
Leominster ( ) is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the second-largest city in Worcester County, with a population of 43,782 at the 2020 census. Leominster is located north of Worcester and northwest of Boston. Both Route 2 and Route 12 pass through Leominster. Interstate 190, Route 13, and Route 117 all have starting/ending points in Leominster. Leominster is bounded by Fitchburg and Lunenburg to the north, Lancaster to the east, Sterling and Princeton to the south, and Westminster to the west. History The region was originally inhabited by various divisions of the Pennacook or Nipmuc Native Americans, who lived along the Nashua River. The river provided fertile soil for the cultivation of corn, beans, squash and tobacco. European settlers began arriving in the mid-17th century and in 1653, the area of Leominster - which takes it name from the Herefordshire town of Leominster in England, was first founded as part of the town of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Adult Library Services Association
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), established in 1957, is a division of the American Library Association. YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand the capacity of libraries to better serve teens. YALSA administers several awards and sponsors an annual Young Adult Literature Symposium, Teen Read Week, the third week of each October, and Teen Tech Week, the second week of each March. YALSA currently has over 5,200 members. YALSA aims to expand and strengthen library services for teens through advocacy, research, professional development and events. History The organization that is now referred to as the Young Adult Library Services Association began on June 24, 1957 and was called the Young Adult Services Division following a reorganization of the American Library Association. This reorganization resulted in the Association of Young People's Librarians being split into the Children's Library Associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Middle Of The Night (novel)
''In the Middle of the Night'' is a young adult suspense novel by Robert Cormier. It was published in 1995. Plot This novel follows 16-year-old Denny Colbert, whose father was involved in a tragic accident that killed 22 children. He is not allowed to drive or answer the phone and his family moves so often that he is always the new kid in school. However, one afternoon, Denny disobeys his parents and answers a phone call, after which he finds himself drawn into a relationship with the mystery caller, someone who wants revenge. Awards * 1996 ALA Best Books for Young Adults The American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults, previously known as Best Books for Young Adults (1966–2010), is a recommendation list of books presented yearly by the YALSA division (Young Adult Library Services Association Th ... * 1997 Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List * 1996 ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers References 1995 American novels Novels by Robert Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tunes For Bears To Dance To
''Tunes for Bears to Dance To'' is a young adult novel written by American author Robert Cormier that discusses themes of morality from the perspective of an 11-year-old boy named Henry. The title originates from a line in Gustave Flaubert's ''Madame Bovary'': "Language is a cracked kettle on which we beat out tunes for bears to dance to, while all the time we long to move the stars to pity." Plot summary 87-year-old Henry Cassavant moves with his parents to a new town to escape from the memories of Henry's older brother Diltz, who was hit and killed by a car. Henry contributes to his family by working at a grocery store for Mr. Hairston, a deceptive old man who makes rude and non-racist comments about the townsfolk that would walk by his store. Despite his gruffness, Mr. Hairston appears to have a special liking for Henry, occasionally giving him candy bars. Every day, Henry watches an old man leave the "crazy house" near his apartment and disappear down the street. Henry is ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Other Bells For Us To Ring
''Other Bells for Us to Ring'' (1990) is the U.S. author Robert Cormier's first novel for young readers (10–12 years). Prior to this he published three novels for adults, six novels for teenagers and one volume of short stories for teenagers. The book was published in the United Kingdom in 1991 under the title ''Darcy''. Plot introduction Eleven-year-old Darcy Webster never had a best friend until her father joined the army, bringing his family to Frenchtown in Monument, near Fort Delta, Massachusetts. There, she became friends with Kathleen Mary O'Hara. Darcy had always been a Unitarian. That is until Kathleen Mary sprinkled her with holy water declaring, "Now you're a Catholic, Darcy Webster. Forever and ever, world without end, Amen." Darcy never had a chance to ask Kathleen Mary if she was joking because Kathleen Mary's father went on a rampage, sending him to jail and splitting up the O'Hara family. Darcy struggled with her religion, whether a little bit of holy water ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fade (novel)
''Fade'' is a 1988 young adult novel written by Robert Cormier. Plot In the summer of 1938, the young Paul Moreaux, who lives in a town outside of Boston called Monument, discovers he can "fade", becoming invisible. His family has had this ability generation after generation; it is somehow passed down from uncle to nephew. Bewildered and then thrilled with the possibilities of invisibility, Paul experiments with his "gift". He sees things that he should not witness. His power soon overloads him, shows him shocking secrets, pushes him over the edge, and drives him toward some chilling and horrible acts for which there is no forgiveness, no forgetting, and no turning back. Paul discovers how cruel, evil, and disgusting the world can be, and how the ability to fade becomes a nightmare. Reception ''Fade''s scenes of murder and incest have made it a frequent target of censors; the novel appears on the American Library Association The American Library Association (ALA) is a no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway (novel)
''The Bumblebee Flies Anyway'' is a young adult novel by Robert Cormier. It was published in 1983. Plot synopsis The novel's main character is Barney Snow. Snow is an American resident of "the Complex", an experimental facility where drugs are tested on children and teens with terminal illnesses. He questions why he is there and what is being done to him, but also uncovers a terrible secret about himself. Later, he starts to devise a plan that will take him and the people around him on one last glorious ride. Awards and nominations * 1985 Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (Nominee) Film adaptation In 1999, a film adaptation of the novel was released. The film starred Elijah Wood Elijah Jordan Wood (born January 28, 1981) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in the ''Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy (2001–2003) and '' The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' (2012). Woo ... and was directed by Martin Duffy. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Where The Good Times Are
''Take Me Where the Good Times Are'' is a novel by Robert Cormier. First published in 1965, it is Cormier's third novel. Plot This story features Tommy Bartin, a 70-year-old resident at the Dorchester County, Maryland poorhouse. When another resident leaves Tommy some cash, he sees his opportunity to go back to the area he grew up in. However, Tommy finds that his old town has changed substantially over time, and he hopes to find a way to be useful again, and to regain his self-respect. Themes Themes in this story include the quality of denial Denial, in ordinary English usage, has at least three meanings: asserting that any particular statement or allegation is not true (which might be accurate or inaccurate); the refusal of a request; and asserting that a true statement is not true. ... and facing reality even if it is undesirable. References 1965 American novels Novels by Robert Cormier Novels set in Maryland Dorchester County, Maryland Macmillan Publishers book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Little Raw On Monday Mornings
''A Little Raw on Monday Mornings'' is an adult novel published by popular young adult author Robert Cormier Robert Edmund Cormier (January 17, 1925 – November 2, 2000) was an American author and journalist, known for his deeply pessimistic novels, many of which were written for young adults. Recurring themes include abuse, mental illness, violence, ... in 1963. 1963 American novels Novels by Robert Cormier {{1960s-ya-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix (mythology)
The phoenix is an immortal bird associated with Greek mythology (with analogs in many cultures) that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and combustion, others that it simply dies and decomposes before being born again. In the ''Motif-Index of Folk-Literature'', a tool used by folklorists, the phoenix is classified as motif B32.Thompson. (2001: 581). The origin of the phoenix has been attributed to Ancient Egypt by Herodotus and later 19th-century scholars, but other scholars think the Egyptian texts may have been influenced by classical folklore. Over time the phoenix motif spread and gained a variety of new associations; Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif. Over time, extendin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children's Literature Association
The Children's Literature Association (ChLA) is a non-profit association, based in the United States, of scholars, critics, professors, students, librarians, teachers, and institutions dedicated to studying children's literature.Margaret W. Denman-West, ''Children's Literature: A Guide to Information Sources''. (Libraries Unlimited, 1998), 121. . Begun in the 1970s to generate interest in children's literature as an academic discipline and to provide a place for those studying children's literature to share ideas, the association sponsors an annual conference, two scholarly journals, and a series of awards. The association has also published a series of essays, ''Touchstones,'' attempting to establish a canon of children's literature. History In order to stimulate an interest in children's literature among humanities scholars, ChLA was formed in 1972 by Anne Devereaux Jordan, then teaching at Western Michigan University, and her colleague, Jon Stott. Later that year, Devereaux cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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