Lucy and The Liberty Quilt (A Gifted Girls Series (TM) Book 1) (Gifted Girls Series, 1) [Paperback]

Victoria London (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Gifted Girls Series, 1

The first book of the Gifted Girls Series, Lucy and the Liberty Quilt also became the first published fiction book for children capturing September 11 as part of American History.

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About the Author

Victoria London, aka, Kailin Gow, grew up reading series about girls just like herself. Now all grown up, she still spends her time reading and watching series about girls like herself. A producer, writer, and marketing consultant, Victoria travels all over the world and often volunteers for the American Red Cross. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and has met many gifted girls and women.

A portion of the net proceeds from this book will go to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief Fund.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Sparklesoup Studios (November 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971477604
• ISBN-13: 978-0971477605
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,114,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Current Events > September 11
  • #59 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Current Events > Terrorism

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forever Fan!!!! - Giftedgirls.net Contributor!, May 23, 2002

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rebecca h. (California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucy and The Liberty Quilt (A Gifted Girls Series (TM) Book 1) (Gifted Girls Series, 1) (Paperback)

Not often does a series for girls combine lessons in life, as well as in history and culture so easily! Victoria London weaves a tale about an ordinary girl who becomes extraordinary because of circumstances and who she is. Lots of positive themes for girls growing up today. I also thought Ms. London handled the backdrop of the September 11 tragedy with grace and sensitivity. This book is sure to be a classic - if not for the introduction of the wonderful characters in the Lucy Series for the Gifted Girls, but for it's timeliness and handling of the September 11 tragedy for girls and their parents. Highly recommend this book and the series. Fans of the Gifted Girls Series can also find more stuff on the characters, historical figures, discussion sheets, and even the Gifted Girls "Creed" on the fan site giftedgirls.net.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remember September 11 and Moving Forward, September 8, 2002

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May Jane R. (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucy and The Liberty Quilt (A Gifted Girls Series (TM) Book 1) (Gifted Girls Series, 1) (Paperback)

Having been through a year of loss myself, I wanted to retreat back into the days when I was a young girl. So I read a lot of classic books reminding me of those days such as A Secret Garden, Little Women, and Nancy Drew. I picked up Lucy and the Liberty Quilt, as well, and read this book from cover to cover in one sitting.

The intertwining of fantasy, fiction, and faith in this book combined with elements of growing up in today's times is very good. I especially liked how September 11 became a natural part of this book. Published a month after September 11, the fictional retelling of the event made it so real, I was brought back to that day. I congratulate this new author for being the first children's fiction book author to realize how significant and historical it is to incorporate September 11 into a book for children. The inspirational message in this book helped me see how important it is to take positive action and move forward.

I know this book has slowly made its way to classrooms across the U.S. and some readers who have read the book have actually started making their own September 11 memorabilias. I share the sentiment with one of the reviewers here that this book will become a classroom and childhood classic.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for Children Today!, December 5, 2001

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Julie (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucy and The Liberty Quilt (A Gifted Girls Series (TM) Book 1) (Gifted Girls Series, 1) (Paperback)

I just read Lucy And The Liberty Quilt and am glad that the author wrote a book for children with the theme of the September 11th attack. This book is inspirational and entertaining. Children ages 7 to 14 will be able to understand it and relate. This book is also about the power of magic and prayers. Lucy is a girl living in modern times that is challenging. Yet she relies on humor and prayers and a gift she suddenly discovers to deal with scary times. Her visits to the early colonial days to meet George Washington and Betsy Ross is a good example of how Lucy learns from history to better the future. This episode was so entertaining, I wished it was longer. Lucy and The Liberty Quilt is at once a great adventure/magical escape for the imagination, yet addresses real-life deep issues. Victoria London has created a wonderful first book for this series. I look forward to the next one. Finally, a series for children that is smart, yet entertaining.