Apricots at Midnight (Paperback)

by Adele Geras (Author)

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Product Description

A delightful tapestry of a magical, lost-world society comes together in this poetic and humorous story for children. The amazing tales behind the squares of this wonderful and time-worn quilt are unraveled: a red velvet patch recalls an exquisite dress ball and a magical midnight feast with a highwayman, while a square of green brocade carries memories of Captain Tramlemousse, a pirate. Children will immerse themselves in the beautiful language and fantastical characters of this beautifully written book.

About the Author

Adèle Geras has written more than 80 books for children, including My Wishes for You, Rebecca's Passover, and Troy.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: Barn Owl Books (June 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903015294
• ISBN-13: 978-1903015292
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,383,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book when I was 10 or 11., April 29, 1999

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This review is from: Apricots at Midnight: And Other Stories from a Patchwork Quilt (School & Library Binding)

Unfortunately, I don't remember Apricots at Midnight very well because it's been 3 or 4 years since I read it. The plot (as I remember it) was about a grandmother who tells her daughter a story each night, each one from a different patch on the patchwork quilt on the girl's bed. All the stories were wonderful. I remember one ghost story about a girl who died wearing a beautiful lace dress (it really scared me), and another one that had to do with stuffed animals-- the patch was cut from the side of a zebra. If it's the same as I remember it, it's recommended very very highly.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, June 9, 2006

By	Ms. Vc Turner (UK, Manchester) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book when i was about 8 years old i got it from my school library, i absolutly adored it and could not put it down, i tlaked about it so much my mum still remembers it and i am definatly going to buy a copy!
From what i can remember is a grandmothre telling the little girl a bed time story from her quilt she had made her! Any little girl will love it!