The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland [Hardcover]

Jenny Schroedel (Author), Doug Montross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Discusses the life of Saint Kevin of Ireland. Recommended in Catholic Mosaic MaterialsAuthor: Jenny Schroedel, Illustrated by Doug MontrossReading Level: Ages 9-12Format: 32 pages, HardcoverPublisher: St. Vladimir s Seminary Press (April 2004) ISBN: 978-0881412581

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: St Vladimirs Seminary Pr (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881412589
• ISBN-13: 978-0881412581
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #617,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very highly recommended reading, August 13, 2004

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This review is from: The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland (Hardcover)

The Blackbird's Nest by Jenny Schroedel is a children's picturebook that brings to life the story of one of Ireland's most beloved saints. Set around the time of A.D. 618, it follows the experiences of a young man who loves animals and even seems to understand their secret language. But other children bring out the worst in Kevin, and he is prone to bullying. One day though, Kevin learns a tranforming lesson from a most unlikely teacher: a blackbird. Captivatingly illustrated by Doug Montross in full color and with strong overtones of realism and facial expression, The Blackbird's Nest is very highly recommended reading.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring & Beautiful, June 21, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland (Hardcover)

This book is a wonderful combination of eloquent prose and beautiful art. Schroedel's interpretation of Saint Kevin is both inspring and well adapted for children. Our child loves it and loves identifying things in the pictures. Definitely an attention grabber for children, yet meaningful for adults too.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect marriage of words and pictures, June 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland (Hardcover)

One of my two-year-old's top 5 picks--he sits through the whole thing, then says "Again!" I'm happy to acquiesce, since the story's spiritual beauty is multi-layered and just as soothing to my own soul.