Scholastic
Presents A Remarkably Moving Debut Novel
From Acclaimed
Singer-Songwriter Dar Williams
AMALEE
Written
by Dar Williams
With her sweet voice and
exquisitely sculpted lyrics, Dar Williams has carved a unique space within the
music world. With Amalee (Scholastic
Press; May 2004; $16.95; Ages 9 and up) she brings her exceptional
story-telling ability and creativity to a brand new medium. A remarkably moving novel of friendship,
hardship, and the power of coming together, this story marks the debut of a
talented new voice in children’s literature.
Amalee's world is all out of order. She's use to chaos, because of the frequent presence of her father's bantering, bickering group of fun friends. But now her life has become full of uncertainties; school isn’t what it used to be, and she has begun questioning her relationship with her friends. However, when Amalee's dad becomes seriously ill, the chaos takes on a new form, and the ways of coping come from some very unexpected places.
As Amalee’s life changes, she realizes the only way to control the chaos is to learn to hold on to what is concrete and real—love. With clear-eyed, tender, funny prose, Dar Williams gives us a child's eye view of a world under pressure, with everyone rising to the occasion in his or her own unique way. Both moving and wise, Amalee is an unforgettable story from an unforgettable storyteller.
Dar Williams is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation. She has released five studio albums and one live album on Razor and Tie. Her latest album, The Beauty and the Rain, was a People magazine “Pick of the Week” and an Amazon.com chart-topper. This is her first novel. She resides in New York City. For more information on Dar Williams and her upcoming tour go to www.darwilliams.com.
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