In 1989, going home was selected to be a parents choice remarkable book for. Her uncles small village is boring, and none of the girls wants to be friends with an outsider. 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. I want to thank the corporation of yaddo for allowing me the time to work on this book at their colony n. Nicholasa mohr s most popular book is where the red fern grows with connections. Buy going home by nicholasa mohr online at alibris. 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. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Going home by nicholasa mohr 1989 from thriftbooks.
May have library stamps on inside front and back endpapers. But her trip isnt what she thoughtit would be and she wants to go back home. Buy going home by mohr, nicholasa online on amazon. Everything in felitas life seems to change the year she turns twelve. 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. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Condition new isbn 10 0146440 isbn 9780146445 seller. She experiences the onset of world war ii and watches anxiously as several brothers go off to war. Nicholasa mohr born november 1, 1938 is one of the best known nuyorican writers, born in the united states to puerto rican parents. Going home by nicholasa mohr meet your next favorite book. At home, though, she is surrounded by a large and loving if somewhat. This seller has earned a 4 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. One of the first latina authors to be published by a major u. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers todays deals new. Then felita learns that one of her dreams will come trueshell be spending the summer in. Read going home by nicholasa mohr available from rakuten kobo. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Nicholasa mohr was born in new york, new york, after her parents immigrated from puerto.
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Going home by nicholasa mohr paperback 19990103 from. When our family faced difficulties, an adult would say, dont lose hope, sit back and relax, and ill tell you a story. She is the author of numerous books for adults, young adults, and children, including in nueva york, nilda, rituals of survival. Click to read more about going home by nicholasa mohr. Going home 9780146445 by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Nicholasa mohr books, author biography, and reading level.
Going home by nicholasa mohr penguin random house canada. Condition used good isbn 10 0553156993 isbn 9780553156997 seller. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Nicholasa mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards for her writing. Its like a dream to her, although shell miss her friends. Nicholasa mohr books list of books by author nicholasa mohr. Going home by nicholasa mohr, first edition abebooks. Nicholasa mohr, a matter of pride and other stories. Condition acceptable isbn 10 0606042326 isbn 9780606042321 seller. Aug 16, 2020 going home by nicholasa mohr, 1999, puffin books edition, in english.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. She uses animals to illustrate the mixing and blending of cultures frequent in latin america. In both, the harsher realities of the world are balanced by the ordinary events and crises of growing up. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Going home 9780803702691 by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Condition good isbn 10 0146440 isbn 9780146445 seller. Confronting girlbullying and gaining voice in two novels by. Nothing about growing up in a strict hispanic household seems fair.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read going home. From 1988 through 1991, she taught at queens college, city university of new york. 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. She is very happy to go but she is going to miss her friends and her hometown. Jul 19, 1999 grade 58 this book marks the return of felita dial, 1979, the title character of mohr s. In the second book going home, felita is now 11 years old and her family is going to puerto rico. She is allowed to stay there the whole summer with ther uncle and she discovers the pains and pleasures of being there. Nicholasa mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards. Going home by nicholasa mohr penguin random house audio.
Going home by danielle steel book cover, description, publication history. Nicholasa mohrs nilda is in the running to be new york. Going home ebook by nicholasa mohr 9781101153581 rakuten. With felita 1979, 1990 and its sequel, going home 1986, 1989, mohr began writing specifically for children. There is some page rippling and minor stains from moisture damage, but the book is still a good readers copy. Condition acceptable isbn 10 0606042326 isbn 9780606042321. In this sequel to felita, felitas going to puerto rico.
Going home by nicholasa mohr 1989 from thriftbooks sku. Penguin books ltd, 27 wrights lane, london w8 5tz, england. Apr 03, 1984 nicholasa mohr born november 1, 1938 is one of the best known nuyorican writers. Each story in this collection deals with how boricua women confront. Condition good isbn 10 0553156993 isbn 9780553156997 seller. Nicholasa mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous. This seller has earned a 3 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. From 1988 through 1991, she was distinguished visiting professor at queens collegecity university of new york, new york city. Going home 9780553156997 by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Nicholasa mohr was born in spanish harlem in 1935 and raised in the. Puffin books published by the penguin group penguin putnam books for young readers, 345 hudson street, new york, new york 10014, u.
Going home by nicholasa mohr, read by eileen stevens by prh. Nicholasa mohr has 21 books on goodreads with 5463 ratings. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Condition used good isbn 10 0553156993 isbn 9780553156997. 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.
The fresh outlook and lively, independent spirit of each of these books rests in the characterization of felita. Buy a cheap copy of going home book by nicholasa mohr. Felita by nicholasa mohr meet your next favorite book. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. Summary of going home felita in my book she is going to puerto rico. Sep 26, 2007 going home by nicholasa mohr, 9780146445, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But she gradually finds a way to fit in, and by summers end, felita knows she will miss her. Going home by mohr, nicholasa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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