Condition good isbn 10 0553156993 isbn 9780553156997 seller. Everything in felitas life seems to change the year she turns twelve. May have library stamps on inside front and back endpapers. In both, the harsher realities of the world are balanced by the ordinary events and crises of growing up. Nicholasa mohr has 21 books on goodreads with 5463 ratings. Confronting girlbullying and gaining voice in two novels by. Nicholasa mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous. Condition acceptable isbn 10 0606042326 isbn 9780606042321. Nicholasa mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Its like a dream to her, although shell miss her friends.
From 1988 through 1991, she was distinguished visiting professor at queens collegecity university of new york, new york city. I want to thank the corporation of yaddo for allowing me the time to work on this book at their colony n. Read going home by nicholasa mohr available from rakuten kobo. This seller has earned a 2 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Going home by danielle steel book cover, description, publication history. She is very happy to go but she is going to miss her friends and her hometown. The fresh outlook and lively, independent spirit of each of these books rests in the characterization of felita. In the second book going home, felita is now 11 years old and her family is going to puerto rico. In this sequel to felita, felitas going to puerto rico. Nicholasa mohrs nilda is in the running to be new york. Nicholasa mohr was born in spanish harlem in 1935 and raised in the. At home, though, she is surrounded by a large and loving if somewhat.
Grade 58 this book marks the return of felita dial, 1979, the title character of mohrs previous book about a puerto rican family in new york. Going home by nicholasa mohr, first edition abebooks. Buy going home by nicholasa mohr online at alibris. She is allowed to stay there the whole summer with ther uncle and she discovers the pains and pleasures of being there. Going home by nicholasa mohr 1989 from thriftbooks. Then felita learns that one of her dreams will come trueshell be spending the summer in. Nicholasa mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards for her writing. In 1973 mohr published her first novel, nilda, about a young girl coming of age in new york city during world war ii while her mother was raising a family of six. There is some page rippling and minor stains from moisture damage, but the book is still a good readers copy. When our family faced difficulties, an adult would say, dont lose hope, sit back and relax, and ill tell you a story. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read going home.
But her trip isnt what she thoughtit would be and she wants to go back home. Condition good isbn 10 0146440 isbn 9780146445 seller. Nicholasa mohr s most popular book is where the red fern grows with connections. Jul 19, 1999 grade 58 this book marks the return of felita dial, 1979, the title character of mohr s. Nicholasa mohr books list of books by author nicholasa mohr. Going home 9780803702691 by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Going home by nicholasa mohr meet your next favorite book. Going home by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This seller has earned a 3 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Nicholasa mohr born november 1, 1938 is one of the best known nuyorican writers, born in the united states to puerto rican parents. The writer of more than a dozen books, mohr has been recognized as a pioneer figure with a. Of mohrs novels, felita and going home seem to be the least known.
Her uncles small village is boring, and none of the girls wants to be friends with an outsider. Nicholasa mohr books, author biography, and reading level. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Going home by nicholasa mohr, read by eileen stevens by prh. Click to read more about going home by nicholasa mohr. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. She is the author of numerous books for adults, young adults, and children, including in nueva york, nilda, rituals of survival. Summary of going home felita in my book she is going to puerto rico.
Going home by nicholasa mohr paperback 19990103 from. Nothing about growing up in a strict hispanic household seems fair. Going home by nicholasa mohr penguin random house audio. Condition acceptable isbn 10 0606042326 isbn 9780606042321 seller. Apr 03, 1984 nicholasa mohr born november 1, 1938 is one of the best known nuyorican writers. One of the first latina authors to be published by a major u. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
She experiences the onset of world war ii and watches anxiously as several brothers go off to war. Buy a cheap copy of going home book by nicholasa mohr. Going home by nicholasa mohr penguin random house canada. Going home 9780146445 by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This seller has earned a 4 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Felita by nicholasa mohr meet your next favorite book. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. But she gradually finds a way to fit in, and by summers end, felita knows she will miss her. Going home 9780553156997 by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Condition used good isbn 10 0553156993 isbn 9780553156997 seller. From 1988 through 1991, she taught at queens college, city university of new york. Each story in this collection deals with how boricua women confront. Condition used good isbn 10 0553156993 isbn 9780553156997.
She uses animals to illustrate the mixing and blending of cultures frequent in latin america. Going home by nicholasa mohr 1989 from thriftbooks sku. Aug 16, 2020 going home by nicholasa mohr, 1999, puffin books edition, in english. In 1973, she became the first nuyorican woman in the 20th century to have her literary works published by the major commercial publishing houses, and has had the longest creative writing career of any nuyorican female writer for these publishing houses. In 1973, her book nilda, which traces the life of a teenage puerto rican girl who confronts prejudices during world war ii era in new york was awarded the jane addams children book award. Nicholasa mohr, a matter of pride and other stories. Puffin books published by the penguin group penguin putnam books for young readers, 345 hudson street, new york, new york 10014, u. Sep 26, 2007 going home by nicholasa mohr, 9780146445, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Buy going home by mohr, nicholasa online on amazon. Nicholasa mohr was born in new york, new york, after her parents immigrated from puerto. With felita 1979, 1990 and its sequel, going home 1986, 1989, mohr began writing specifically for children.
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