The art of keeping cool.
I found this book interesting and enjoyable, but wouldn't recommend it to my sons - I don't think it would keep their interest.I really liked this book. in 1942, making sense of his family is especially difficult for thirteen-year-old Robert, whose father has been deployed in Europe with the Royal Canadian Air Force for more than six months. Let’s face it, 2020 is making us long for other timelines. The Art of Keeping Cool is a historic fiction novel. by Atheneum Books for Young Readers When his cousin introduces him to a German artist, who is hated by everyone in the town, Robert becomes suspicious of him. Robert must search to find reason for the unexplainable family dynamic. Elliott is an incredible character who has learned to function in the shadow of his powerful and intimidating grandfather. The author make the characters believable some of the thing that happens to the characters are unrealistic.
I love it when I glean new aspects of history from a historical fiction book, and this book explored some things I didn’t know much about, including how close the German subs came to the mainland East coast. The Art of Keeping Cool is a children's historical novel by Janet Taylor Lisle published in October 2000 by Anthem Books. My son came home from school and said I want to read The Art of Keeping Cool. Robert, the main character, misunderstands Elliot's choices as being cowardly when truly, Elliott demonstrates the most courage and integrity in the story. Summary. Book Summary The year is 1942, and Robert Saunders' father is a fighter pilot in Europe. Lisle's writing is very engaging, and as the events unfolded I couldn't put the book down. May 1st 2002 Simpson murder trial.
Turns out Grandpa is the ultimate curmudgeon, and Robert eventually finds out just how much an understatement this is. On the It is highly recommended by me and is very ,shall I say depressing but wonderful.Robert and his family are living in a nice cottage on a farm while his father is away in world war II flying a gigantic flying fortress. Robert, the main character, misunderstands Elliot's choices as being cowardly when truly, Elliott demonstrates the most courage and integrity in the story. It was a good read and easy to follow. While his father is off in Europe serving the country as a fighter pilot in WWII, 12-year-old Robert, his mom and his little sister Carolyn move from their Ohio farm to Rhode Island to stay with his grandparents until the war is over or his dad comes home. The cover of the book has a photo of warThe Art of Keeping Cool is a historic fiction novel. A German artist is taking refuge in a small town in Rhode Island. In 1942, thirteen-year-old Robert, his mother, and his little sister have moved to... read more.
Confused by his sensitive cousin Elliot and his mean and fierce grandfather, Robert learns about war on many different levels. While waiting to see if his father is ok Robert also learns the truth about his family and whay there was a fight so many years ago. Whatever he sees he draws later in absolute perfection. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 0689837887 Robert Saunders father is a fighter pilot in Europe. There were rumors flying about German submarines being spotted just off the coast and traitors being discovered only a few towns away. Also thought Abel’s death would have impacted Elliot more than it did. At the same time, Robert tries to uncover the reason why his family never mentions his father's name -- though this plotline only really speeds up in the last third of the book.This book uses an interesting technique, where the main character (Robert) is not exactly the focus of the story. I would recommend this book to certain people.This is the 2nd YA novel I've read *in a row* that features a close family member intentionally maiming another AND a mentor figure causing his own death. The renown artist Able Hoffman fled Nazi Germany out of fear for his life. Great story about acceptance and the struggle for people to understand and have compassion for one another. There’s another boy named Elliot there too.
The pacing is slow and the cover would make you think that this book is a story that takes place during battles in a war. The Art of Keeping Cool Discussion Guide In 1942, Robert and his cousin Elliot uncover long-hidden family secrets while staying in their grandparents' Rhode Island town, where they also become involved with a German artist who is suspected of being a spy. He and his cousin go on adventures to find answers about this artist and they find some interesting information.After Robert's father goes to war (WWII), he moves with his mother and sister to his grandparents, who he's never met.