The Fence

Other Books By Robin Friedman:</p><I>The Silent Witness: A True Story of the Civil War</i><br>'Lula's experiences are the basis for this thoughtful tale. The delicate detailed illustrations convey the experience of living in a civil war with haunting power.<br>-<i>The New York Times</i> Book Review</p>'Friedman expertly weaves the major facts of the Civil War into her narrative always returning to Lula's experiences as a touchstone.By focusing on Lula and her doll-the 'silent witness' of the title-the grand sweep of history is placed very firmly and humanely within the grasp of young readers.<br>-Kirkus Reviews</p>'Friedman's economical text clearly shows how the Civil War touched the life of a young child.<br>-School Library Journal</p> <i>How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story</i><br>'Friedman's comic timing along with her insights are what readers will remember.<br>-<i>Publishers Weekly</i> </p>'Jackie's tantalizing first lines introduce each chapter while his witty fast-paced narrative relates the silly and serious episodes.The exaggerated characters and broad humor have a cinematic quality. Like an old 1950s comedy this first novel is entertaining summer reading.<br>-Booklist</p>'Cleverly drawn characters use convincing dialogue.and the plot is loaded with humor.The book is an amusing light read that makes some good points about honesty understanding others and friendship.<br>-Voice of Youth Advocates</p>