-Titulo Original : Who Killed Mr. Chippendale?: A Mystery In Poems
-Fabricante :
Puffin Books
-Descripcion Original:
Nominated for the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award of the Mystery Writers of AmericaAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults Award-winning author and poet Mel Glenn presents a unique mystery told through a series of free verse poems. When popular Tower High English teacher Mr. Chippendale is fatally shot, everyone is a suspect. The killer could be anyone-one of his students, a colleague, or even an ex-flame. The aftermath of Mr. Chippendale’s murder is a suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing who the killer is right until the last page. * More than a whodunit, this unique offering explores a multitude of issues in its pages.- School Library Journal (starred review) From Publishers Weekly Using what PW called Spoon Riveresque storytelling, this diverse collection of free verse cleverly embraces varied narratives to describe the aftermath of a high school teachers murder. Ages 10-14. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Glenn delivers a starkly realistic view of modern high-school life. -- School Library Journal, starred review From the Back Cover Its just a regular day at a regular high school ... Until popular English teacher Mr. Chippendale is shot while taking his morning run around the school track. As the Tower High community struggles to come to grips with the shocking murder, youll get to know the students and faculty members whose lives Mr. Chippendale touched: Cynthia Arroyo, the aspiring writer who was encouraged by Mr. Chippendale; Angela Falcone, Towers guidance counselor and Mr. Chippendales ex-girlfriend; John Bellerus, the student who failed Mr. Chippendales class and is glad to see his teacher dead; and many others. This series of inter-?ocking free-verse poems reveals the inner thoughts of Tower Highs students and faculty, their feelings about their own lives, and ultimately the answer to the burning question -- Who killed Mr. Chippendale, and why? About the Author Mel Glenn grew up in Brooklyn, New York and has been teaching English for twenty-seven years at his alma mater, Lincoln High School. He has won many awards for his writing and is the author of six books of poetry and three novels for young adults. He and his wife, Elyse, live in Brooklyn with their two sons, Jonathan and Andrew.
-Fabricante :
Puffin Books
-Descripcion Original:
Nominated for the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award of the Mystery Writers of AmericaAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults Award-winning author and poet Mel Glenn presents a unique mystery told through a series of free verse poems. When popular Tower High English teacher Mr. Chippendale is fatally shot, everyone is a suspect. The killer could be anyone-one of his students, a colleague, or even an ex-flame. The aftermath of Mr. Chippendale’s murder is a suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing who the killer is right until the last page. * More than a whodunit, this unique offering explores a multitude of issues in its pages.- School Library Journal (starred review) From Publishers Weekly Using what PW called Spoon Riveresque storytelling, this diverse collection of free verse cleverly embraces varied narratives to describe the aftermath of a high school teachers murder. Ages 10-14. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Glenn delivers a starkly realistic view of modern high-school life. -- School Library Journal, starred review From the Back Cover Its just a regular day at a regular high school ... Until popular English teacher Mr. Chippendale is shot while taking his morning run around the school track. As the Tower High community struggles to come to grips with the shocking murder, youll get to know the students and faculty members whose lives Mr. Chippendale touched: Cynthia Arroyo, the aspiring writer who was encouraged by Mr. Chippendale; Angela Falcone, Towers guidance counselor and Mr. Chippendales ex-girlfriend; John Bellerus, the student who failed Mr. Chippendales class and is glad to see his teacher dead; and many others. This series of inter-?ocking free-verse poems reveals the inner thoughts of Tower Highs students and faculty, their feelings about their own lives, and ultimately the answer to the burning question -- Who killed Mr. Chippendale, and why? About the Author Mel Glenn grew up in Brooklyn, New York and has been teaching English for twenty-seven years at his alma mater, Lincoln High School. He has won many awards for his writing and is the author of six books of poetry and three novels for young adults. He and his wife, Elyse, live in Brooklyn with their two sons, Jonathan and Andrew.

