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[ 책 소개 ]
* Winner of the 1996 Golden Kite Award
* A Booklist Editors' Choice
* A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
* An ABA "Pick of the Lists"
고아원장인 섬프부인은 고아들에게 칫솔로 마루 바닥을 닦게 하는 등 아이들을 학대합니다. 스위트니스는 고아원을 탈출해서 사막으로 도망을 가자 섬프부인은 보안관에게 스위트니스를 찾아줄 것을 요청합니다. 보안관은 사막에서 탈진하거나, 허기져서 쓰러지거나, 심지어 강도를 만나기도 하지만 그 때마다 스위트니스가 나타나서 보안관을 구해줍니다. 스위트니스를 구하러 사막으로 간 보안관을 오히려 스위트니스가 번번히 구해준 것이죠. 보안관은 스위트니스가 고아원에 돌아가기 싫어한다는 것을 알고 결국 입양해서 함께 살기로 합니다...
거듭되는 반전과 유머와 더불어 훈훈한 감동을 느낄 수 있는 그림책입니다.
[ 서지 정보 ]
Edition: Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN: 0698117670
책 크기 : 25.5cm x 20.3cm
[ 영문 서평 ]
Annotation
The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage.
From the Publisher
When Sweetness, the ittiest bittiest orphan in Ms. Sump's orphanage, runs away, it's up to the sheriff to find her and bring her back. The only problem is, Sweetness doesn't want to be saved. She'd rather take her chances with Coyote Pete, the nastiest desperado in the Wild West, than face going back to Ms. Sump. So each time the sheriff catches up to her, she runs away again! How the sheriff finally finds a way to save Sweetness-for good-makes for a hilariously heartwarming story that's sure to please. "Very funny indeed." (The Horn Book, starred review)
Children's Literature
Humor abounds in this tongue-in-cheek tale of a sweet little orphan who saves the local sheriff and ends up convincing him to become her new Pa. Sweetness runs away from the orphanage and mean Mrs. Sump demands that the sheriff find her. He heads off into the desert and ends up in one dire situation after another, but never fear, Sweetness comes to the rescue. It is a great read aloud selection, and kids will enjoy the child-like, gouache, acrylic and pencil drawings in muted desert tones. - Marilyn Courtot
From Publishers Weekly
W called this tale of a girl named Sweetness, who runs away from her orphanage and finds Western-style adventure, "sweet and worthsaving."
From School Library Journal
A rip-roaring tale featuring a big-hearted sheriff, a high-spirited heroine, and a happily ever after ending, all told in the tongue-rattling twang of the Old West. When Sweetness, the littlest orphan at nasty Mrs. Sump's house, runs away, it is up to the sheriff to save her from the dangers of the desert, including the evil desperado Coyote Pete. However, it never seems to be Sweetness who needs saving. Just as soon as the sheriff begins to stagger with thirst, Sweetness appears with a canteen of water; when he shivers without a blanket, she shows up to build a fire complete with toasted marshmallows; and, as he stares down the barrel of Coyote Pete's loaded six-shooter, there she is, holding a large bolder over the villain's head. Each time they meet, the little girl refuses to return to the orphanage, until the law-enforcement officer finally figures out how to save her "fer good." Telling the tale from the sheriff's point of view, Stanley packs this fast-paced adventure full of language that begs to be read aloud. The contrast between the well-meaning but slow-witted adult and the resourceful and independent child remains funny throughout the story, leading right up to the satisfying conclusion. Combining gouache, acrylic, and pencil drawings with cyanotype photographs, Karas's illustrations evoke the arid landscape of the West yet remain wonderfully original. The positioning of the characters, as well as their expressive features, underscore the humor and emotion in the text. Don't miss this creative collaboration. |
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