Daphne's Book (Hardcover)

by Mary Downing Hahn (Author) "It was one of those dreary January days when nothing goes right..." (more)
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Product Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Clarion Books (October 24, 1983) Language: English ISBN-10: 0899191835 ISBN-13: 978-0899191836 Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,469,598 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• As Ever, Gordy (An Avon Camelot Book) by Mary Downing Hahn in Front Matter
• Once upon a Heroine: 450 Books for Girls to Love by Alison Cooper-Mullin on page 127
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Ballad of the Misfits, June 21, 2001 By  Gwyn Gwyrdd "geek" (USA) - See all my reviews I remember the very first time our librarian held this book up - brand new and shiny - the protective book cover crackling an invitation...."read me". I was in elementary school - Daphne's Book was brand new and had been nominated for an award - which it lost to another book written the same year, The Dollhouse Murders. I checked this book out so many times, I would be surprised if anyone else was able to read it! I was a misfit - the kind in Jessica's category - not fitting in anywhere - and kind of fitting in everywhere. I had not found my niche, but knew I didn't believe in treating people differently based on appearances. I cannot begin to tell you the magic of this book and the way it touched my life. Few offerings to children these days offer such a statement on the meaning of love and true friendship. Jessica faces a true "moral dillema" and makes the right choice, even though it is difficult. Daphne (the true hero of the book) is magic - she lures you to those that sit by themselves in the corner of the room - lost in a realm we do not understand. She makes you think twice about prejudice of any kind. She encourages us to rise above our situation and bloom where we are planted. Any child that feels they are "different" would be enriched by this book. Any parent will be moved to tears as they read it with them. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant work., July 15, 1999 By A Customer I read this book many years ago and it still haunts me. I read it during those horrible junior high school years and I was so happy to know that someone else felt those same feelings of constriction and alienation. A fantastic, ambitious book. It encourages young women to dream. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A really good, really sweet book, July 6, 1998 By  Hal Johnson (Hokenboken, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Daphne's Book (Hardcover) "Social issues," of any kind, are usually the death knell of the children's book, but, although they seem to be creeping in here, they are handled expertly and do not intrude upon the narrative. _Daphne's Book_ is very reminiscent of Zilpha Keatley Snyder in her non-occult mode, so if you like that, you'll probably like this, too. But then, I always like books that have kids half-embarassedly playing games they know they're too old for. I can't believe I called a book "really sweet," but I'm going to pretend it never happened and quickly post this before I can change it. I mean, after all, it's true.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Ordinary kids make great friends In Daphne's Book, Mary Downing Hahn weaves together the strands of a real seventh grader's life--family, school and friends--creating a tapestry rich with details. Read more Published on May 18, 2007 by Janet Gingold 5.0 out of 5 stars The Difficulties of Being Different I first read this book when I was in elementary school, after it was first published. I have re-read the book more times than I can count over the years, including very recently... Read more Published on March 26, 2007 by jedigirl77 5.0 out of 5 stars The Outsiders I was in third grade when I read this book and pretty much a social outcast because of being held back. I completely related to Daphne. Read more Published on September 30, 2006 by Sarah Coleman 4.0 out of 5 stars Daphne's Book When I read Daphne's Book by Mary Downing Hahn I couldnt put it down! This book is about a girl,Jessica getting paired with a girl who dosen't talk much. Read more Published on October 29, 2005 5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BOOK EVER This book is about two young girls Daphne and Hope are living with their grandmother. They are very poor. A girl named Jessica tries to help. Read more Published on October 7, 2004 4.0 out of 5 stars A touching story about Friendship I thought Daphne's Book was a sweet and cherishing book. I like how the author wrote this book. It had good descriptions and just how the she wrote the book was good. Read more Published on May 21, 2002 4.0 out of 5 stars Daphne's Book I enjoyed Daphne's Book alot. I liked the way the author made the story mix well with the characters. I also liked how she describes certain moments in the chapter. Read more Published on May 21, 2002 4.0 out of 5 stars A True Book of Friendship Daphne's Book was a very good book. It proved that even though people aren't popular you can still be friends with them. It tested friendship over every limit. Read more Published on May 21, 2002 4.0 out of 5 stars A True Book of Friendship Daphne's Book was a very good book. It proved that even though people aren't popular you can still be friends with them. It tested friendhip over every limit. Read more Published on May 21, 2002 4.0 out of 5 stars Daphne's Book Daphne's Book shows young readers that you should stick up for your friends and that even though you're different you can still be the same. Read more Published on May 16, 2002 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Clarion Books (October 24, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899191835
• ISBN-13: 978-0899191836
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,469,598 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ballad of the Misfits, June 21, 2001

By	Gwyn Gwyrdd "geek" (USA) - See all my reviews

I remember the very first time our librarian held this book up - brand new and shiny - the protective book cover crackling an invitation...."read me". I was in elementary school - Daphne's Book was brand new and had been nominated for an award - which it lost to another book written the same year, The Dollhouse Murders.

I checked this book out so many times, I would be surprised if anyone else was able to read it! I was a misfit - the kind in Jessica's category - not fitting in anywhere - and kind of fitting in everywhere. I had not found my niche, but knew I didn't believe in treating people differently based on appearances. I cannot begin to tell you the magic of this book and the way it touched my life. Few offerings to children these days offer such a statement on the meaning of love and true friendship. Jessica faces a true "moral dillema" and makes the right choice, even though it is difficult. Daphne (the true hero of the book) is magic - she lures you to those that sit by themselves in the corner of the room - lost in a realm we do not understand. She makes you think twice about prejudice of any kind. She encourages us to rise above our situation and bloom where we are planted. Any child that feels they are "different" would be enriched by this book. Any parent will be moved to tears as they read it with them.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant work., July 15, 1999

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I read this book many years ago and it still haunts me. I read it during those horrible junior high school years and I was so happy to know that someone else felt those same feelings of constriction and alienation. A fantastic, ambitious book. It encourages young women to dream.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A really good, really sweet book, July 6, 1998

By	Hal Johnson (Hokenboken, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daphne's Book (Hardcover)

"Social issues," of any kind, are usually the death knell of the children's book, but, although they seem to be creeping in here, they are handled expertly and do not intrude upon the narrative.

_Daphne's Book_ is very reminiscent of Zilpha Keatley Snyder in her non-occult mode, so if you like that, you'll probably like this, too. But then, I always like books that have kids half-embarassedly playing games they know they're too old for.

I can't believe I called a book "really sweet," but I'm going to pretend it never happened and quickly post this before I can change it. I mean, after all, it's true.