In 1999 she provided the initial endowment for the establishment of the hoffman breast center at mount auburn hospital in cambridge. After reading the story i think that it is best suited for the lower end of that range as it maybe boring for the older twelve year old. Bestselling author alice hoffmans luminous tale of nostalgia and. Bestselling author alice hoffman s luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken heart.
Pw wrote, hoffman creates an apt metaphor for that twilight time between childhood and adolescence when magic still seems possible and friendships run deep and true. Aquamarine 9780439098632 by hoffman, alice and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Aquamarine is a 2006 childrens film directed by elizabeth allen and loosely based on the childrens book of the same name by alice hoffman it tells the story of two friends, claire brown emma roberts and hailey rogers joanna jojo levesque who are due to be separated in five days when hailey moves to australia. Other books include the museum of extraordinary things, the dovekeepers, and most recently the marriage of opposites an inspired fictionalized retelling of the life of the. Aquamarine by alice hoffman 2001 scholastic read 180 hailey and claire have grown up together, looking forward to the summers they spent together hanging out at the capri club. Review from this wideeyed, magical tale by distinguished author alice hoffman reflects the pale blue hue of two 12yearold friends about to be parted at summers end. Apr 01, 2001 alice hoffman aqua, a mermaid who has the ability to turn into a human, has struggled trying to fit in like the rest of us. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Alice hoffman aqua, a mermaid who has the ability to turn into a human, has struggled trying to fit in like the rest of us. Bestselling author alice hoffman spins her magic once again with aquamarine her extraordinary first novel for young readers. About the author alice hoffman is the bestselling author of indigo, aquamarine, the foretelling, incantation, and, for adults, practical magic and the third angel, among many other acclaimed works. Aquamarine by alice hoffman abebooks passion for books.
This novel opens with the image of memorial candles being lit along the side of a highway and a girl named shelby richmond barely surviving her life as a depressed hermit in her childhood home. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading aquamarine. Aquamarine is just over 100 pages long, and the text is not dense. Hoffman also wrote the childrens book fireflies 1997 and the teen books aquamarine 2001. After a violent storm, they discover a mermaid named aquamarine sara paxton. Two girls whove known each other all their lives find a mermaid in a cloggedup swimming pool at the end of summer. Aquamarine by alice hoffman 2002, paperback for sale online. Alice hoffman, an american novelist and screenwriter, was born in new york city on march 16, 1952. I hope you guys enjoy my quiz and loved this book as much as i did. The river king novel for children focuses on two best friends who share a mysterious secret. This is a really good book about a mermaid named aquamarine and two girls. Alice hoffman was born in new york city on march 16, 1952 and grew up on long island. In indigo by alice hoffman, young teenager martha glimmer is having the worst time of her life.
Many of her works fall into the genre of magic realism and contain elements of magic, irony, and nonstandard romances and relationships. Aquamarine by alice hoffman, 9780439098649, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ive had this book on my tbr pile for almost three years. Although the plot is loosely based off of this book in aquamarine, the film, its characters are somewhat the same. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken hea. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers. Claire and hailey are best friends who have always lived next to each other. The only events happening in the book was finding aquamarine, helping her get. Aquamarine by alice hoffman overview a lovestruck mermaid named aquamarine supplies adventure and insights to two twelveyearold girls, lifelong friends who are spending their last summer together before one of them moves away. In this small, spacious book, hoffmans spare words reveal the magic. They spend their days at the decrepit capri beach club, which has fallen on hard times. The following discussion guide is a class comparison of the two books aquamarine and indigo by alice hoffman alice hoffman has written more than a dozen bestselling novels for adults. A film adaptation was released in 2006, although the plot of the film bears little resemblance to that of the book.
Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they discover something at the bottom of the murky pool at the capri bea. Aquamarine by alice hoffman is an enchanting tale written for children between the ages of nine to twelve. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aquamarine by alice hoffman overdrive rakuten overdrive. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. A gossamer fable written by an adult author who illustrates some of the pitfalls awaiting those unused to writing for young people. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they discover. Aquamarine is the original book of this mermaid tale. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they dis. Aquamarine by alice hoffman aquamarine wiki fandom. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. In aquamarine, bestselling author alice hoffman weaves a luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, perfect for readers both young and old.
Along the timeline of this book, aquamarine finds herself having to choose between love and friendship. Aquamarine is a novel by alice hoffman, published in april 2001. Aquamarine by alice hoffman 2002, paperback for sale. Master storyteller alice hoffman had written a tale of true enchantment, a luminous lesson on how to say goodbye and how to hold on to those we love. Known for her own particular brand of magical realism, alice hoffman is the author of more than 30 works of fiction, including practical magic, the red garden, and the oprahs book club selection here on earth. Alice hoffman books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. This is how they learn that life is unpredictable, friendship lasts the test of time and magic comes when you least expect it. Aquamarine by alice hoffman booksamillion online book.
The only events happening in the book was finding aquamarine, helping her get a date with raymond, and claire moving. Aquamarine by alice hoffman booksamillion online book store. Master storyteller alice hoffman has written a tale of enchantment. This wideeyed, magical tale by distinguished author alice hoffman reflects the pale blue hue of two 12yearold friends about to be parted at summers end. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken heart, a mermaid named aquamarine who has left her family to search for true love on land. Aquamarine by hoffman, alice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice hoffman born march 16, 1952 is an american novelist and youngadult and childrens writer, best known for her 1995 novel practical magic, which was adapted for a 1998 film of the same name. Apr 01, 2002 aquamarine by alice hoffman is an enchanting tale written for children between the ages of nine to twelve.
Aquamarine by alice hoffman 9780439098649 booktopia. A new york times and national bestseller a booksense selection a fox major motion picture. October 6, 2020 preorder here purchase the 25th anniversary edition of practical magic here the world that we knew paperback preorder here. Twelveyearolds hailey and claire have been best friends since they were born. Many of her books ranging from childrens books to young adults fiction have received numerous literary accolades and have been turned into films. In aquamarine by alice hoffman, hailey and claire find a mermaid at the bottom of beach club pool. Well in this book called aquamarine two twelveyearold girls named haley and claire find out that mermaids really do exist. The author alice hoffman expresses the trials and tribulations that one has to go through to find true love. Aquamarine by alice hoffman scholastic books for kids. Buy a cheap copy of aquamarine book by alice hoffman. Despite waiting for such a long time to read the book, i thoroughly enjoyed this story. Alice hoffman audio books, best sellers, author bio.
But now claire is moving from next door to florida, and the girls have only the summer together. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. The story is based upon two schoolgirls, hailey and claire, who have lived as neighbors and close and best friends for many years. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Magic lessons alice hoffman the story of maria owens the prequel to practical magic release date.
She offered coping mechanisms that she had employed during her battle with breast cancer in survival lessons 20. In this lyrical, poignant tale, two best friends spending their last summer together at a deserted beach club discover a beautiful, brokenhearted mermaid stranded in the swimming pool. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken. Apr 01, 2002 bestselling author alice hoffman s luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they discover something at the bottom of the murky pool at the capri beach club. Mar 06, 2003 buy aquamarine by hoffman, alice isbn. After graduating from high school in 1969, she attended adelphi university, from which she received a ba, and then received a mirrellees fellowship to the stanford university creative writing center, which she attended in 1973 and 74, receiving an ma in creative writing. Alice hoffman is one of the mostloved writers of the century, with over 30 titles delighting readers of all ages across the globe. Bestselling author alice hoffmans luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old.
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