Isabelle Day Refuses to Die of a Broken Heart, by Jane St. Anthony
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In Milwaukee, Isabelle Day had a house. And she had a father. This year, on Halloween, she has half of a house in Minneapolis, a mother at least as sad as she is, and a loss that’s too hard to think—let alone talk—about. It’s the Midwest in the early 1960s, and dads just don’t die . . . like that.
Hovering over Isabelle’s new world are the duplex’s too-attentive landladies, Miss Flora (“a lovely dried flower”) and her sister Miss Dora (“grim as roadkill”), who dwell in a sea of memories and doilies; the gleefully demonic Sister Mary Mercy, who rules a school awash in cigarette smoke; and classmates steady Margaret and edgy Grace, who hold out some hope of friendship. As Isabelle’s first tentative steps carry her through unfamiliar territory—classroom debacles and misadventures at home and beyond, time trapped in a storm-tossed cemetery and investigating an inhospitable hospital—she begins to discover that, when it comes to pain and loss, she might actually be in good company.
In light of the elderly sisters’ lives, Grace and Margaret’s friendship, and her father’s memory, she just might find the heart and humor to save herself. With characteristic sensitivity and wit, Jane St. Anthony reveals how a girl’s life clouded with grief can also hold a world of promise.
Isabelle Day Refuses to Die of a Broken Heart, by Jane St. Anthony- Amazon Sales Rank: #640035 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .80" w x 5.25" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 152 pages
Review
"Gently depicted incidents of everyday life believably provide a balm for Isabelle’s aching soul. Stories for the middle grade audience that deal with the suicide of a parent are few, and this one, sensitive but never syrupy, stands out."—Kirkus Reviews
"Well-drawn characters distinguish an understated story about facing loss and keeping an eye out for moments of brightness during difficult times."—Publishers Weekly
"I’m sure my younger self, the one that loved “Little Women” and “Daddy Long Legs” would have kissed this book after she finished and hugged it for a long while."—Words&Dreams
"A thoughtful, often somber story, this will be appreciated most by fans of the earlier novels."—Booklist
About the Author
Jane St. Anthony is the author of The Summer Sherman Loved Me and Grace Above All. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A beautiful story By Suze Lavender After her father's tragic death Isabelle and her mother move from Milwaukee to Minneapolis. What happened to him is too awful to talk about. Because her mother wanted to move Isabelle now has to start all over again. She has to make new friends and she has to get used to a new home, which is a duplex instead of a three-story house. There two old ladies who live in the same building who don't leave Isabelle alone. Their names are Flora and Dora and they are sisters. They are good at preparing food and they tell the most fascinating stories. Fortunately Isabelle manages to make a new friend who is her own age as well. Her name is Margaret and she's very nice. Only Margaret has another friend already. Her name is Grace and she isn't as welcoming as Margaret and doesn't offer her friendship so easily. Isabelle doesn't want to be defeated and she tries to make the best of things. Together with her new friends she might be able to find some happiness again. It's the 1960s and speaking of her father's death is difficult for Isabelle. She loved him very much. They lived in a perfect house and she had a good life. Now everything is uncertain. Isabelle is unhappy and she isn't ready to open up, but there are people who are reaching out to her. I liked that idea a lot, it's sweet and absolutely amazing. Isabelle is a strong girl and even though she's lost a lot she tries to keep going. I loved Dora and Flora, who are such wonderful old ladies and great friends. With Dora and Flora nothing is ever boring. Isabelle Day Refuses to Die of a Broken Heart is a wonderful book about loss, hope and kindness. The writing is beautiful and I think both children and grown ups will love it. This book is very special, mainly because of the fantastic friendships. Even though there's sadness because of Isabelle's father there's also room to smile and to have adventures. This heartwarming story is a fabulous read.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stand strong By Library Lady I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Yes, there was sadness because Isabelle's father died and it seemed like the spirit of the household died with him. Isabelle and her mother moves to MN to be in a larger city for ease of getting a job and that's where her mother used to live. The story centers around the two elderly ladies in the duplex and how Isabelle remembers her single home in Milwaukee, WI. Oh to go back. But Isabelle stands strong and gets involved in the two elderly ladies lives and meets new friends in the area. Yet, at one point her mother asks if they should move back to Milwaukee. They decide life is good right where they are. There is a spark of religion in the story as well. Great addition to church library.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully written! By A. Bissonette I am a long time fan of Jane St. Anthony. My daughter (who was in middle school at the time) and I loved "The Summer Sherman Loved Me" and "Grace Above All." How wonderful to now have the trilogy completed with "Isabelle Day." Kudos to University of Minnesota press for publishing this beautiful book and re-issuing its counterparts.
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