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Broken Days (Quilt Trilogy #2) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Ann Rinaldi (Author) "Walking Breeze stood on the edge of a hillock counting the warriors of the riverbank..." (more)
Key Phrases: broken days, moon lodge, mill children, Walking Breeze, Aunt Mattie, The Prophet (more...)
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Grade 6 Up?Set in Massachusetts in the turbulent days prior to the War of 1812, this sequel to A Stitch in Time (Scholastic, 1994) revolves around Walking Breeze, the half-Shawnee daughter of Thankful Chelmsford. When her mother dies, the 14-year-old girl finds a home with her relations in Salem, a starchy New England community that bears no resemblance whatsoever to the Shawnee village in which she grew up. Walking Breeze and the Chelmsfords not only deal with a clash of cultures, but also with Cousin Ebie's accusation that the newcomer is not Thankful's daughter. After many interruptions for Indian uprisings, battles on the high seas, and sundry domestic crises, she is vindicated. The characterization of Walking Breeze is credible in so far as it depicts the struggle of a Native American caught between two worlds; however, her dialogue is less than convincing, alternating between standard English and Tonto-like utterances. The portrait of Ebie as an insecure and jealous teen rings true. Although the plot is too busy for much depth, it will appeal to readers who prefer action to reflection. Rinaldi provides an accurate historical backdrop as she did in A Break with Charity (Harcourt, 1992), but this story lacks the substance and intensity of that fine novel.?Pat Katka, San Diego Public Library
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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When her mother died, she told 14-year-old Walking Breeze to seek out her family-the Chelmsfords of Salem. She will find solace there.But Ebie Chelmsford has other ideas. Ebie knows that her half-Shawnee "cousin" will take her place as grandfather's favorite. And Ebie will do anything to stop that--even trying to prove that the girl is an imposter.

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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (April 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0590460544
  • ISBN-13: 978-0590460545
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,806 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An "interuption" on the Chelmsford family, by a relative!, May 23, 1998
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Broken Days is a very good book, about growing up in the Chelmsford family. The Chelmsfords consisted of 5 children, three girls and 2 boys. This book is narrated by the youngest child's daughter, Ebie. Ebie's grandfather is stiff and gruff, and seems to have no love for Ebie. His favorite child,Thankful, dissapeared about 20 years ago, and he has missed her tremendously ever since. When Thankful's daughter shows up at the Chelmfords, nobody believes that she is a Chelmsford, except Ebie. Years ago, before Thankful's daughter and Ebie were ever born, the three daughters, Hannah, Abby, and Thankful, made a family quilt. If Walking Breeze, Thankful's daughter, had Thankful's piece of the quilt, nobody would question her. Everybody would know she was a Chelmsford. Ebie saw the quilt, and got jealous that her grandfather would love Walking Breeze, not her. So, Ebie decicdes to get rid of the quilt, knowing what shame will hang over her. Not Rinaldi's best book, but not her worst at all. This book is an excellant book, showing what life in the 1810's was like, when someone walked right in on your family, disturbing everything. I recommend this book to anybody who loves historical fiction, or anybody who likes to read what growing up in another time was like. Like most of Rinaldi's books, Broken Days is about coming of age, in some way or another.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Quilt Trilogy, April 9, 2000
By Lorraine Wallace (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
Broken Days was definitely the best out of the Quilt Trilogy Books. It was so adventurous. A Stitch in Time wasn't great, but I totally think Broken Days was the best! I would definitely recommend this book because it is so real and it keeps continuing with the Chelmsford family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for history lovers!, January 21, 2003
By Enne (Clevland, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broken Days (Library Binding)
I really think people should read this book. I liked the first one better but this one is just as good. Heres a summary:
After her mom dies, walking brezee comes to live with the chelfsfold family. But Ebie (the narator) doesn't believe she is really related to them. But Walking Brezee brings Thankfuls quilt (the sisters were working on one in the first book). Ebie still thinks she's an imposter so she hides the quilt.
I won't give away anymore! But if you liked the first book you'll like this one too!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Step Back in Time!!!!!!!!
This book was awesome. You should read a stitch in time first.
The whole idea of the book was really cool. This is definite must to read. Read more
Published on September 29, 2003 by joyce faith

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Rinaldi's best part 2
A story of the next generation of the women of the family from a Stitch in Time. Only read this if you have read the first book and please keep in mind that Rinaldi has written... Read more
Published on June 23, 2003 by Arielle M. Dundas

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD!
Don't get me wrong, this book was wonderful. I guess I should have read A Stitch in Time first, cause this wasn't quite as appealing to me as all of the other Rinaldi books I've... Read more
Published on May 19, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Get from the the library
I would not recommend spending money on this book. If you wish to continue the series, get the book from the library. The main characters are not likable or believable.
Published on February 26, 2002 by Plum9195

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific companion to a terrific first book!!
This book was great! It's amazing how Rinaldi was able to continue a book that was terrific alone without ruining the first one's depth and emotion. Read more
Published on July 22, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Broken Days
Broken days is on of the best and most compelling books I have ever read. I enjoyed the real life characters but I most like Ann Rinaldi's writing style. Read more
Published on March 14, 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Ebie Rocked!
I liked only 2 characters in this book, Ebbie, and her "Grandfather". Ebbie was very intelligent and spoke her mind. Nathanial Chelmsford was firm and strong. Read more
Published on December 18, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars This book was good but not as good as I expected.
I think that Broken Days was a good book on the prospective of Indian's in the west, but it didn't have much to do with the Chelmsford's family. Read more
Published on September 28, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT
I did not like this book at all.The main character, Ebie, is spoiled ,insecure, and jealous. Even though she is believable,she is hardly likable. Read more
Published on January 10, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars This book was a good view of a Native Americans in N.England
This book was a very vivid desription of a young Native American girl who was forced to leave all that she knew behind to find her mother's family. Read more
Published on January 1, 1999

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