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 stepmother she acquired soon after, insisted that the children should be sent away. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Margot benaryisbert s most popular book is the ark. Life in germany benaryisbert was born in saarbrucken, germany. The experiences of the lechow family illustrate the hardships of life in. Margot benaryisbert was born on december 2, 1889, in saarbrucken, germany. First prize at the new york herald tribune spring book festival in 1953 for the ark.
Ark by margot benaryisbert 1953, hardcover for sale online. 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. The ark by margot benary isbert, 9780844662954, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all books authored by margot benaryisbert, including the ark, and under a changing moon, and more on thriftbooks. First prize at the new york herald tribunes spring book. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Margot benaryisbert died on may 27, 1979, in santa barbara. 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. If you are reading this you probably stumbled here by accident. As a result, i met an author who became a favorite of minemargot benaryisbert.
Her second book, a sequel called rowan farm, also had much success. Margot benaryisbert has 14 books on goodreads with 1741 ratings. 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. Benaryisbert handled the topic well, considering there was probably still a lot of antigermany sentiment around and many other countries were still. In 1953 it received a first prize at the new york herald tribunes spring book festival. 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.
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. Materials received from margot benary isbert between 1966 and 1972. If you dont i pity you for you are missing some of the greatest literature ever written. Margot benaryisbert december 2, 1889 may 27, 1979 born margot isbert, was a german and later an american writer of childrens books. Materials received from margot benaryisbert between 1966 and 1972. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and. 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. The ark was one of the first books to be published as a way of dealing with the aftermath of hitlers reich. In this sequel to the ark margot benaryisbert continues the postwar experiences of a displaced pomeranian family who found haven in west germany. Margot benaryisbert was born in saarbrucken, then in prussia, and raised in frankfurt, germany. A sequel to the ark, there are sufficient throwbacks so that it could be read without reading the ark first. Benary isbert is known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters.
Winston, clara and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Margot became an american citizen in 1957 and worked as a writer until her death in 1979. The ark by margot benaryisbert flash forward to the spring of this year when simon of stuck in a book was visiting dc. Years ago i read the ark by margot benaryisbert and fell in love with it. Download margot benaryisbert study guide subscribe now. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The ark paints an honest, realistic picture of the terrible aftermath of war in a defeated country. Click to read more about the ark by margot benary isbert. Margot benaryisbert is one of my favorite authors, ever. Born in 1889 in saarbrucken, germany, margot benaryisbert lost her beloved mother at seven years of age.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Her book about german children in the aftermath of ww ii, the ark, is brilliant. I decided to give this book a try because i love benary isbert s blue mystery so much. She was punished for being a liar, but a sympathetic nun took her aside and said. 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. Ark by margot benary isbert 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. Buy a cheap copy of the ark book by margot benaryisbert. I decided to give this book a try because i love benaryisberts blue mystery so much. In 2016, i finally did, so in 2017, we read it aloud. The ark by margot benaryisbert book cover, description, publication history. Buy a cheap copy of the ark book by margot benary isbert. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities.
Drama of a family in post war germany while the father, if still alive, mig. Born in 1889 in saarbrucken, germany, margot benary isbert lost her beloved mother at seven years of age. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Theres a seven year span between annegret benninger of the shooting star and fifteen year old annegret in a time to love. Margo benaryisbert papers, 19501971overview of the collection creator benaryisbert, margot title margo benaryisbert papers dates 19501971 inclusive 1950 1971 quantity 4. A book so rare i didnt know it existed hogglestock. 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. 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. 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. Works english titles the ark 1953 rowan farm 1954 the.
Dec 27, 2012 the ark by margot benary isbert 1948 german edition. 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. Rowan farm is the sequel to the ark, which is also an incredible, powerful book. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The ark by margot benaryisbert, 9780844662954, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. One cares passionately about these people and their ruined germany. I found out pretty quickly that it had a sequel which, naturally, i wanted to read. Rowan farm, a sequel to the ark by margot benaryisbert.
The ark by winston clara benary isbert margot abebooks. Margot benaryisberts books margot benaryisbert average rating. Margot benaryisbert margot benaryisbertdecember 2, 1889 may 27, 1979 was a germanborn childrens author known for her depictions of humane, realistic characters. Yes, my friends, a sequel to one of my favorite childhood books. Most of benary isbert s books were written and published originally in german. 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. I love books that show families persevering under hardship. Translated from the german by clara and richard winston.
This is an excellent piece of juvenile historical fiction. She began writing at a young age and published her first story at age 19. But my library didnt have it and i really dont like buying books without reading them. 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.
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