A childrens fantasy novel written by richard kennedy. Richard kennedy 19101989 was a childrens book illustrator for eilis dillon, j. Amys eyes paperback january 1, 1985 by richard kennedy author visit amazons richard kennedy page. His interior illustrations have been used in subsequent paperback reissues of the book. Quite finish, so maybe you could help us out, and amys eyes, and more on. He was the first to suggest that john ford was the author of the 578line poem a funeral elegy which in 1995 had been touted by donald foster as being written. Amys eyes is a book i read in childhood and have always remembered. The details of the plot didnt stay with me, but there was one image of the doll amys button eyes being lowered into the sea in a bottle so she could look for the treasure that has stayed with me.
If you missed the original or are ready for more personal reflection, through amys eyes is back with a second edition. Amys eyes by richard kennedy paperback book free shipping. A story of an orphan girl whose doll turns into a human and amy in turn switches into doll form. Amys eyes by richard kennedy, 9781718741850, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He never returns, but when amy is 10, the doll comes to life and slowly become a fullgrown man, and leaves for. Another kind of hunger by amy laurens english paperback book free shipping. I just finished amys eyes by richard kennedy to my kids 4 and 6 i read this book as a preteen in school and i remember loving it. Film rights, amy s eyes by richard kennedy, option to jon shestack productions. This new edition of amys eyes enhances the original text with more than 150 illustrations, adding a whole new dimension to the reading experience.
My parents took turns reading this childrens fantasy novel to me and my two siblings seventeen years ago, when hurricane isabel left our block without power for almost a week. Well in amy s eyes they do, and more than that, the girl herself turns into a doll. He was featured in the october 2011 issue of bookpage. The chocolate book selected by michael patrick hearn caedmon 1983 lower.
See more ideas about books, childrens books and wolf poster. He leaves her in a little breadbasket and along with her a small captain doll that hes made. When the story begins, amy is a lonely orphan who finds comfort in her sailor doll, talking and reading to him constantly. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Amys eyes by richard kennedy scattered pages essay on rereading the book as an adult childrens literature portal this article about a childrens fantasy novel of the 1980s is a stub. I just finished amys eyes by richard kennedy to my kids. Egielski is married to denise saldutti, who is also an artistillustrator. Richard jerome kennedy born december 23, 1932, in jefferson city, missouri, is an american writer of children s books and a supporter of the oxfordian theory of shakespeare authorship.
Oct 15, 2009 by richard kennedy did you ever imagine as a child that your dolls could come to life, that your stuffed animal would one day talk to you. Explore books by richard kennedy with our selection at. Audio rights, lie down with the devil by linda barnes to recorded books. Richard kennedy sets a new high standard for all of us concerned with quality in literature for young people.
Buy oliver hyde s dishcloth concert by richard kennedy online at alibris. Oliver hydes dishcloth concert by richard kennedy alibris. San francisco chronicle amys eyes, in my opinion, is indeed an extraordinary work. This new edition adds more than 100 illustrations to the book. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Ages 8 and up even coastal sailors who cruise only in local waters know the feeling, upon.
Amys eyes begins with amy being left as a newborn at a school for girls by her father is who going off to sea to make his fortune. Some of the published credits of richard kennedy include pippi calzaslargas pippi longstockings, outcast, hans christian andersens the snow queen. Jul 15, 20 in praise of odd childrens books by jill rothstein, chief librarian, andrew heiskell braille and talking book library july 15, 20 when i was in fifth grade, my mom read me a chapter a night of a strange and wonderful childrens book by richard kennedy called amys eyes. Author division richard kennedy is composed of at least 6 distinct authors, divided by their works.
Through amys eyes by amy rose powersfish, paperback. For a childrens book, its a leviathan, worthy of our attention. Amys eyes hardcover july 2, 1985 by richard kennedy author. As for amys eyes, they are risked and lost in the search for gold but marvelously restored to her in the end, as are her longlost father and general good sense on board. I just finished amys eyes by richard kennedy to my kids 4. In praise of odd childrens books the new york public. Richard kennedy is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books and young adult books. I think its a brilliant novel in every way, and filled with inexhaustible riches. Posts by jill rothstein the new york public library.
A children s fantasy novel written by richard kennedy. Richard egielski currently resides in mildord, new jersey with his wife and son. A girl who has changed into a doll and a doll who has changed into a sea captain sail the pirateridden high seas with a crew of mother goose animals, in search of gold treasure. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Amys eyes 1985, by richard kennedy, a novel hey, al 1986, by arthur yorinks the tub people 1989, by pam conrad. Egielski has altogether illustrated over fifty books that are directed towards. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Amys eyes hardcover july 2, 1985 by richard kennedy author visit amazons richard kennedy page. Richard kennedy books list of books by author richard. Oct 27, 2010 amys eyes by richard kennedy amys eyes begins with amy being left as a newborn at a school for girls by her father is who going off to sea to make his fortune. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. That these picture book texts translate so successfully to the shortstory format is a credit to the scope and. Fourteen years later, with three new poems exclusive to the second edition, amy rose takes us on a journey of hope, selfdiscovery, reflection and inspiration. San francisco chronicle amy s eyes, in my opinion, is indeed an extraordinary work. Not fantasy by amy laurens paperback book free shipping. Buy oliver hydes dishcloth concert by richard kennedy online at alibris. Reviews for amy s eyes 1st edition richard kennedy has all the wacky charm and rakish humor of a roald dahl.
Film rights, amys eyes by richard kennedy, option to jon shestack productions. Richard kennedy a girl who has changed into a doll and a doll who has changed into a sea captain sail the pirateridden high seas with a crew of mother goose animals, in search of gold treasure. Richard egielski is an american artist who created cover and interior illustrations for the letter, the witch, and the ring 1976. Audio rights, heart of the world by linda barnes, to recorded books. Welcome to old children s books, selling children s literature and picture books online since 1994. Amys eyes, in my opinion, is indeed an extraordinary work. Richard kennedy books list of books by author richard kennedy. Richard kennedy is a prolific author, and his work becomes more ex citing over the years. When i was in fourth grade, i pretty much lived down in my school library. Richard kennedy books, biography, contact information. Amys eyes book king county library system bibliocommons. Richard kennedy is a published author and an illustrator of children s books and young adult books. Richard kennedy has 100 books on goodreads with 8698 ratings.
In praise of odd childrens books the new york public library. Amys eyes by richard kennedy begins with a little baby girl, nam oh, oh, oh, what a lovely, sad, wonderful little book. A girl who has changed into a doll and a doll who has changed into a sea captain sail the pirateridden high seas with a. See all books authored by richard kennedy, including noisy outlaws, unfriendly blobs, and some other things that arent as scary, maybe, depending on how you feel about lost lands, stray cellphones. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard kennedy books online. Annes orphanage for girls by her father, a tailor, who went to sea to find a job, promising to return for her in a year and leaving a handmade sailor captain doll with her. Amys eyes by richard kennedy, chihiro nakagawa, paperback. When i was in fifth grade, my mom read me a chapter a night of a strange and wonderful childrens book by richard kennedy called amys eyes. As for amy s eyes, they are risked and lost in the search for gold but marvelously restored to her in the end, as are her longlost father and general good sense on board. Some of the published credits of richard kennedy include pippi calzaslargas pippi longstockings, outcast, hans christian andersen s the snow queen.
When she was a baby, amy was left on the steps of st. As amy grows up, she loves this doll and talks to it constantly. Anne s orphanage for girls by her father, a tailor, who went to sea to find a job, promising to return for her in a year and leaving a handmade sailor captain doll with her. He also wrote books such as little love song and the memoir a boy at the hogarth press, which chronicled his experiences as a teenager helping leonard and virginia woolf with their printing press. I recalled the fantasy being beautiful and thought it would be an amazing story to tell the kids. These are childrens picture books except the one novel. Amys eyes paperback march 1, 1988 by richard kennedy author visit amazons richard kennedy page. A childrens book, yes, but one suitable and entertaining enough for any age. Richard egielski won the 1987 caldecott medal for the years bestillustrated u. Audio rights, highway cats by janet taylor lisle, to recorded books. It had been a few years since the last time we shared nighttime reading, and i wondered if maybe i was too old for that kind of thing. Mar 24, 2020 the book thats been on my mind since i came home from college to selfquarantine has been amys eyes by richard kennedy.
696 1219 1084 1144 164 174 514 1145 1512 97 1072 110 1084 1137 1396 1260 1260 628 140 1123 427 435 36 699 1380 972 1141 897 206