At its core, countdown is a straightforward, nosurprises tale of historical fiction that at times reads like a memoir. The story of a formative year in 12yearold franny chapmans life, and the life of a nation facing the threat of nuclear war. Love, ruby lavender, an ala notable childrens book, a childrens book. Planned as the first in a trilogy, the book has been dubbed a documentary novel. Picture deborah wiles was born in alabama and spent her summers in a small mississippi town with an extended family full of characters. Deborah wiles countdown its 1962, and everyone is living in fear. Deborah wiles has created a documentary novel that will put you right alongside franny as she navigates a dangerous time in both her history and our history. Countdown, a new documentary novel by deborah wiles youtube. Countdown by deborah wiles is set in the year 1962.
Book 1 is countdown 1962, book 2 is revolution 1964, and book three in progress is tentatively titled tribe 1969. From national book award finalist deborah wiles, the remarkable story of one unforgettable girl, amid the sights and sounds of the early 1960s. As elevenyearold franny chapman deals with drama at. Countdown the sixties trilogy book 1 kindle edition by. Its unique format, however, is anything but run of the mill. Franny chapman is an 11yearold student and the middle child of a military family during the weeks of. But thats hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her. She has vivid memories of ducking and covering under her school desk during airraid drills at the time of the cuban missile crisis. Critically acclaimed author deborah wiles and talented illustrator tim bowers have created a loving and lyrical lullaby that introduces simple countingand that will send little ones everywhere off into sweet dreams. Twelveyearold franny chapman lives with her family in washington, dc. Franny feels invisible to her teacher, to her family, and to her friends. Featuring a captivating story interspersed with footage from 1962, award winning author deborah wiles has created a documentary novel that will put you right alongside franny as she navigates a. Book trailer created by sandy noles, who is the librarian at calhoun ms in denton, tx.
White award winner, golden kite award winner, and a purveyor of fine vowels. She is also the author of the documentary novels countdown and revolution, a national book award finalist, and anthem. She writes about them and they live on in her stories. But thats hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting a. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The main character is a 12yearold girl named franny chapman who lives in washington, dc. Deborah wiles is the author of the picture book freedom summer and the novels. Deborah wiles is a twotime national book award finalist, winner of the ezra jack keats award, the pen phyllis reynolds naylor working writer fellowship, an naacp book award finalist, jane addams peace award finalist, e.
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