A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. She attended a convent school and briefly attended the university of frankfurt before working as a secretary at the museum of ethnology and anthropology in frankfurt from. Margot benaryisbert was born on december 2, 1889, in saarbrucken, germany. The ark, which takes place in postwar germany, and is loosely based on events in the authors life is the first book i read aloud. Rowan farm, a sequel to the ark by margot benaryisbert. I found the ark to be an oddly pleasant story about a family trying to survive in postwar germany, not the subject of too many ys novels. See all books authored by margot benaryisbert, including the ark, and under a changing moon, and more on thriftbooks. Life in germany benaryisbert was born in saarbrucken, germany. The ark by margot benaryisbert, 9780844662954, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
I decided to give this book a try because i love benary isbert s blue mystery so much. Theres a seven year span between annegret benninger of the shooting star and fifteen year old annegret in a time to love. Her second book, a sequel called rowan farm, also had much success. First prize at the new york herald tribune spring book festival in 1953 for the ark. If you are reading this you probably stumbled here by accident. A book so rare i didnt know it existed hogglestock. In 1953 it received a first prize at the new york herald tribunes spring book festival. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. I love books that show families persevering under hardship. Margot benaryisbert is one of my favorite authors, ever. A sequel to the ark, there are sufficient throwbacks so that it could be read without reading the ark first. Margot benaryisbert december 2, 1889 may 27, 1979 born margot isbert, was a german and later an american writer of childrens books. Yes, my friends, a sequel to one of my favorite childhood books. We trekked out to suburban maryland to comb through a used bookstore or two and ended up at second story books warehouse store in rockville.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The ark by margot benaryisbert book cover, description, publication history. The appeal in margot benaryisberts books lies in a sometimes too wholesome blend of reality and sentimentality, but somehow there is a kind of charm of recognition as one meets people know before. The ark was one of the first books to be published as a way of dealing with the aftermath of hitlers reich. Drama of a family in post war germany while the father, if still alive, mig. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Margot benaryisbert s most popular book is the ark. I happily read all the books my library had of hers, and snapped up the ones that got deaccessioned once we had a new and most excellent childrens librarian in place. Most of benary isbert s books were written and published originally in german. Margot became an american citizen in 1957 and worked as a writer until her death in 1979.
This is an excellent piece of juvenile historical fiction. If you dont i pity you for you are missing some of the greatest literature ever written. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Follow us on facebook to learn about upcoming books, sales and bargains. Benaryisbert handled the topic well, considering there was probably still a lot of antigermany sentiment around and many other countries were still.
Rowan farm is the sequel to the ark, which is also an incredible, powerful book. The ark by winston clara benary isbert margot abebooks. Click to read more about the ark by margot benary isbert. The wicked enchantment, by margot benaryisbert charlotte. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Dec 27, 2012 the ark by margot benary isbert 1948 german edition. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The experiences of the lechow family illustrate the hardships of life in. In this sequel to the ark margot benary isbert continues the postwar experiences of a displaced pomeranian family who found haven in west germany. Margot benaryisbert has 14 books on goodreads with 1741 ratings. Years ago i read the ark by margot benaryisbert and fell in love with it. Download margot benaryisbert study guide subscribe now.
Margot benaryisbert margot benaryisbertdecember 2, 1889 may 27, 1979 was a germanborn childrens author known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. I found out pretty quickly that it had a sequel which, naturally, i wanted to read. The ark, a book written for young people, is about a family of refugees from the east of germany who slowly grow new roots in a west german town. I decided to give this book a try because i love benaryisberts blue mystery so much. Materials received from margot benaryisbert between 1966 and 1972. She was punished for being a liar, but a sympathetic nun took her aside and said. First prize at the new york herald tribunes spring book. Ark by margot benaryisbert 1953, hardcover for sale online. The ark by margot benaryisbert the ark margot benaryisbert.
Ark by margot benaryisbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ark by margot benaryisbert flash forward to the spring of this year when simon of stuck in a book was visiting dc. In this sequel to the ark margot benaryisbert continues the postwar experiences of a displaced pomeranian family who found haven in west germany. The stepmother she acquired soon after, insisted that the children should be sent away. The ark paints an honest, realistic picture of the terrible aftermath of war in a defeated country. The ark by margot benary isbert, 9780844662954, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I read books by her when i was in junior high, and i am now reading several of them aloud to my daughter, to our great enjoyment. Born in 1889 in saarbrucken, germany, margot benary isbert lost her beloved mother at seven years of age. But my library didnt have it and i really dont like buying books without reading them. Margot benaryisbert was born in saarbrucken, then in prussia, and raised in frankfurt, germany. A heart felt story of a postwar german refugee family of five, but one that falls short of significance by way of sentimentality and an appeal to a toosunny attitude towards life. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and.
Dangerous spring by margot benaryisbert, hardcover barnes. The ark is more serious, of course, since it deals with issues of the war and reconstruction, but it still embodies all the charm, comfort, and strong characters that i have come to expect from this wonderful author. Materials received from margot benary isbert between 1966 and 1972. The collection includes manuscripts, original illustrations, published books, and correspondence relating to benary isbert s interest in german history and people, and her experience of postwar germany. The collection includes manuscripts, original illustrations, published books, and correspondence relating to benaryisberts interest in german history and people, and her experience of postwar germany.
Her narratives are admired for being richly detailed and of a consistently high quality, perhaps higher than many other books in the same genre of the time. The appeal in margot benary isbert s books lies in a sometimes too wholesome blend of reality and sentimentality, but somehow there is a kind of charm of recognition as one meets people know before. Benary isbert handled the topic well, considering there was probably still a lot of antigermany sentiment around and many other countries were still in the throes of recovery from the war as well. Her book about german children in the aftermath of ww ii, the ark, is brilliant. Ark by margot benary isbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Margo benaryisbert papers, 19501971overview of the collection creator benaryisbert, margot title margo benaryisbert papers dates 19501971 inclusive 1950 1971 quantity 4.
As a result, i met an author who became a favorite of minemargot benaryisbert. One cares passionately about these people and their ruined germany. May 16, 2012 the ark was one of the first books to be published as a way of dealing with the aftermath of hitlers reich. Born in 1889 in saarbrucken, germany, margot benaryisbert lost her beloved mother at seven years of age. Buy a cheap copy of the ark book by margot benaryisbert.
Benary isbert is known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities. In 2016, i finally did, so in 2017, we read it aloud. Works english titles the ark 1953 rowan farm 1954 the. Winston, clara and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This was on the amblesideonline free read lists cant remember which year, and i had spent years trying to find an affordable copy. Margot benaryisbert died on may 27, 1979, in santa barbara. Margot benaryisberts books margot benaryisbert average rating. The ark by margot benaryisbert 1948 german edition. She began writing at a young age and published her first story at age 19.
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