She spent her high school years at stapler high school in westport connecticut and earned her ba from smith college in 1960. Rebecca berlin becca, the sweet young heroine, fondly recalls the odd version of sleeping beauty that her grandmother gemma often told her and her sisters. Briar rose by the brothers grimm fairy tale fab duration. Yolens writing is beautiful and lyrical and she is able to develop something so complex in such a short span of time is inspiring. This particular edition is in a audio cassette format. Jane yolen was born february 11, 1939 in new york city. The distinguished author of more than 200 booksincluding sister light, sister dark, owl moon, and the devils arithmetichas won the caldecott medal, two nebula awards, the world fantasy award, the jewish book. Free download or read online briar rose pdf epub the fairy tale series series book. It is an old, old tale, the german story of briar rose, the sleeping beauty.
Briar rose is a 1992 novel for young adults by american author jane yolen. The family had thought that gemma, who was jewish, came to the u. But a promise rebecca makes to her dying grandmother will lead her on a remarkable journey to uncover the truth of gemmas astonishing claim. Winner of the national jewish book award and an american bookseller pick of the lists, the devils arithmetic plunges the listener into the terrible realities of the nazi concentration camps. When a box of gemmas old things, including some photos and an immigration form, surface, becca begins to wonder if gemmas story could relate back to her experience in the old world.
But a promise rebecca makes to her dying grandmother. This is certainly the case with jane yolens entry in the fairy tale series, briar rose. An american library association 100 best books for teens an american library association best books. Jane yolen, at an incredibly silly conference jane yolen went to an event called faeriecon, and verily, it is incredible. Briar rose by jane yolen, terri windling 9780765342300. Sometimes less is more and this book absolutely proved that. Briar rose was a far cry from goodnight moon, thats for sure. Jane yolen is one of the most distinguished and successful authors for young readers and adults in the country. She was put in the gas chamber and she was rendered unconscious rather than dead.
Born and raised in new york city, jane yolen attended smith college and then received a masters in education from the university of massachusetts. A powerful retelling of sleeping beauty that is heartbreaking and heartwarming. Shirley disagreed with the way gemma told the story and becca argued back that it is the right way to tell it. An american library association best books for young adults ever since she was a child, rebecca has been enchanted by her grandmother gemmas stories about briar rose. She is the author of more than 200 booksincluding sister light, sister dark, owl moon, and the immensely popular the devils arithmetic.
Jane yolens magic touch revealed robin mara a s we grow older and supposedly wiser, most of us put away fairy tales and folklore as if they were merely childish things. The washington post called briar rose a terrifically moving story. But if you ask me, i would have to say all the worlds magic comes directly from the mouth. Briar rose by jane yolen meet your next favorite book. Now one of americas most celebrated writers tells it afresh, set this time in the forests patrolled by the german army during world war ii. Set in the present day with flashbacks to the holocaust, it is an unforgettable story. Briar rose jane yolens classic novel of memory, stories, and the holocaustnow in a beautiful pocketsized hardcover editionis a powerful retelling of the fairy tale sleeping beauty that is heartbreaking and heartwarming. Becca berlins grandmother, gemma, was being held in a secret concentration camp called chelmno. Shirley never slept over again, but the girls remained friends. It was quickly followed by the second book, white jenna. Briar rose by jane yolen, 9780765382948, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Briar rose the fairy tale series by jane yolen pdf. Becca the main character in briar rose is becca berlin. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Briar rose by jane yolen, linda stephens 9780788705052. Briar rose by jane yolen published by tor teen on august 31st 1988 pages. The book briar rose follows closely with the fairy tale sleeping beauty. Briar rose by jane yolen setting by renee l on prezi. Now one of americas most celebrated writers tells it afresh, set this time in the. I would definitely recommend this book, especially to people who enjoy a good story about a calm, but interesting, adventure.
Briar rose is a short book but dont let that fool you. This particular edition is in a mass market paperback format. Briar rose is an exquisite and heartrending story that fulfills the promise of the finest fairy tales. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 241 pages and is available in paperback format. This fantasy genre fictional series first kicked off in 1988 with the release of the debut novel in the series. Briar rose is a young adult novel written by american author jane yolen, published in 1992. Jane yolen, in the flesh heres an interview with the author from 2014. An american library association 100 best books for teens an american library association best books for young adultsever since she was a child, rebecca has been enchanted by her grandmother gemmas stories about briar rose.
It is perhaps not surprising, then, to find a book that uses a fairy tale to illustrate the horrors of the holocaust. The title of this book is briar rose and it was written by jane yolen, terri windling draft writer. Briar rose the fairy tale series by jane yolen in doc, fb3, txt download ebook. It was published by recorded books, inc the 10 digit isbn is 0788705059 and the digit isbn is 9780788705052. Yolens graceful retelling of the german folktale of briar roseknown to some as sleeping beautysets the story amid forests patrolled by the german army during world war ii. The distinguished author of more than 170 books, jane yolen is a. It was published by tor teen and has a total of 224 pages in the book. Its an incredibly complex story but it flows really well. Jane yolen takes the fairy tale of briar rose, the sleeping beauty, and tells it anewset this time against the terrifying backdrop of the holocaust. Characters character a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a story. Chayas tale is a celebration of the strength of the human spirit and a dramatic introduction to the darkest period of modern history.
The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are. She is the author or editor of more than 350 books, of which the best known is the devils arithmetic, a holocaust novella. A tale of castles, of mists and thorns, of a beautiful sleeping princess, and an astonishing revelation of death and rebirth. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Becca had her friend, shirley overnight for the first time and gemma was telling her famous story briar rose to the girls before they went to bed. Well, technically, it was just one bedtime story, but she must have told it at least a thousand times. Each novel in the collection is by a different author and is a twentieth century story based on a. Her other works include the nebula awardwinning short story sister emilys lightship, the novelette lost girls, owl moon, the emperor and the. A blend of the classic fairy tale, sleeping beauty alternately briar rose, jewish history, and yolens own life, it was first published in the fairy tale series curated by terri windling. An american library association 100 best books for teensan american library association best books for young adultsever since she was a child. A powerful retelling of sleeping beauty that is heartbreaking and he.
School library best books of the year, ala popular paperbacks for young adults, nebula. Briar rose was written and published as an adult book but has gotten into many high school and college courses as a core text. Her books have won awards including the caldecott medal, two nebula awards, the world fantasy award. The novel won the annual mythopoeic fantasy award for adult literature in 1993.
Book award, the garden state childrens book award, the daedalus award, a number of parents choice magazine awards, and many more. Jane hyatt yolen born february 11, 1939 is an american writer of fantasy, science fiction, and childrens books. Yolen confronts the deeply tragic events of the holocaust with lyrical prose and rich characterizations that tell a tale of good and evil, hope and despair. The title of this book is briar rose and it was written by jane yolen, linda stephens. The latest in the fairy tales series begins with a provocative premise. The third book came out slightly later in 1998 and is titled the onearmed queen. Although gemma always identified strongly with briar rose, the sleeping princess, no. The first edition of the novel was published in august 31st 1988, and was written by jane yolen. Briar rose indepth analysis 2 magdas city was a combination of very tall, new sky scrapers, some war ruins, and a bustling old town along the royal route page 119 the use of juxtaposition as seen in very tall, new sky scrapers and some war ruins exemplifies the past. Briar rose by jane yolen is a powerful novel about the holocaust. Incorporating elements of sleeping beauty, it was published as part of the fairy tale series of novels compiled by terri windling. Jane yolen is the creator and the author of the great alta series. Because briar rose has, in fact, been so adopted by young adult readers, it has been reissued by tor in its new starscape line of young adult books, with a brand new cover in march 2002. Briar rose questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on briar rose.
Jane yolen is a novelist, poet, fantasist, journalist, songwriter, storyteller, folklorist, and. The book is divided into two parts, the home, and the castle. Ever since she was a child, rebecca has been enchanted. Jane yolen, recently named an sfwa grandmaster, wrote briar rose as part of the fairy tale series edited by terri windling, a series of. Yolen skillfully weaves gemmas recounting of the briar rose story with what really happened and it is heartbreaking and moving. An interview about briar rose some very interesting tidbits here, shmoopers. Historical, fairy tale, mystery, young adult publisher. Greg bear this superb blend of fairy tale and modern fantasy is told with the uncluttered style of a pure storyteller who truly loves her subject matter. The basic premise of the book is a fasicinating one. An american library association 100 best books for teens an american library association best books for young adults ever since she was a child, rebecca has been enchanted by her grandmother gemmas stories about briar rose. She attended new yorks ps 93, then hunter junior high. Briar rose is easily yolens greatest accomplishmentblend of beautiful myth and dark history.