The magic at Maple Hill is a 1956 novel by Virginia Sorensen who won the 1957 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature. The book is illustrated by Beth and Joe Krush.
The settings and characters for this book were inspired by the real people and locations the author discovered during his stay in Edinboro, Pennsylvania between 1952-1958.
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Summary
The Marly family moved into the country so that his father, a former prisoner of war, could learn to function once again. They are supported by a neighboring couple, Mr and Mrs Chris, who make a living with maple syrup. Marly and her brother adapted to live in the country, and eventually became happier there. Their father's condition also increased dramatically.
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Plot
Marly, her parents, and her brother went to a place where their grandmother had lived called Maple Hill. There people are so good with each other that they know everyone's name, and they are very good with each other. They help each other when any help is needed. Unlike the city, where people barely talk to each other and like to gossip behind others. Therefore, it is very easy for people to feel tired and upset. Marly's father returned from war, suffered from mood swings and depression, and seemed tired all the time. Lee, Marly's mother, decided to move to Maple Hill so that her father would not suffer the same as in the city and would be able to return to normal. They are supported by a neighboring couple, Mr and Mrs Chris, who make a living with maple syrup. Marly and her brother adapted to live in this country very well, and ended up being happier there. Their father's condition also increased dramatically.
When Mr. Chris suffered a heart attack during the sugar-feeding period, the Marly family stepped forward to restore the good that Chrises had shown them. They collect the whole plant sap and boil it, but they are sure that they do not have the deft touch of Mr Chris by making syrup. When Mr. Chris was allowed to go home, it was a moment of truth: whether their syrup was as good as Mr. Chris? Mr. Chris himself can not detect any difference. Marly reflects that her father's recovery and Mr. Chris, the stronger the bond in his family, and the second chance to live and love is the true wonder of Maple Hill.
Character
Main characters
- Marly , a young girl, the main character, who discovered the natural wonders of her grandmother's cabin.
- Joe , Marly's sister wanted to return to town until she made her own discovery.
Minor characters
- Marly's mother , decided that the family needed to extend her stay away from the city at Grandma's house.
- Marly's father , a veteran of World War II who was physically and spiritually damaged but found healing in the countryside.
- Sir. Chris , a more friendly neighbor and a maple farmer who shares the joys of rural life with the Marly family.
- Madam. Chris , takes care of two families and all the remaining agricultural work.
- Harry , a mysterious hermit who eventually became friends with Joe. Audiobooks
The full cast audio adaptation told by Cynthia Bishop was released in 2005 with every character revived by unique personality and sound.
In popular culture
The Hurry Hill Maple Farm Museum located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania has exhibitions dedicated to books and authors, titled " Miracle at Maple Hill : Where seasons take on new meaning."
Description
The story written by Virginia Sorensen, recounted in the past tense and using a third person. The words used are simple and easy to understand. They were mostly conversations between Marly and her family, as well as others in the countryside of Maple Hill. The story covers fourteen chapters and each chapter is very short. The total page is less than 250.
Critical reception
The magic at Maple Hill was published for a very strong review. Kirkus's review calls it "a complete and realistic family story," while the Library School Journal finds it "dramatically well-drilled" and "inspiring American classics". The New York Times Book Review calls the book "Warm and real as the previous two books centered on" The curious missile "and the 10 year-old" Little Girl "- this one is full of incidents, wizardry, love family and people to remember, it has substance and spiritual value. "In a retrospective essay on the Newbery Medal winning books from 1956 to 1965, librarian Carolyn Horovitz wrote that the book" seems to lose its purpose because of the use of sentimental language. know this writer has written better books. "
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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