Praise this spare, haunting novella is a lovely introduction to the authors storytelling genius and matteroffact lyrical style. A film adaptation was released in 2006, although the plot of the film bears little resemblance to that of the book plot summary. Alice hoffman was a recent author i came across and i was surprised to see she wrote a book my daughter was familiar with movie aquamarine and got her to read the book. Alice hoffmans heroine seeks redemption after a car crash.
Aquamarine is a novel by alice hoffman, published in april 2001. Alice hoffmans going a different way the boston globe. Aquamarine by alice hoffman abebooks passion for books. A novel the practical magic series book 1 oct 10, 2017. Discount prices on books by alice hoffman, including titles like faerie knitting. Many of her books ranging from childrens books to young adults fiction have received numerous literary accolades and have been turned into films. Alice hoffman is the author of 30 acclaimed works of fiction including practical magic, the dovekeepers and the museum of extraordinary things.
Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the world that we knew, the rules of magic, the marriage of opposites, practical magic, the red garden, the oprahs book. Hoffman, the author of more than 30 books of fiction including practical magic and here on. Pw wrote, hoffman creates an apt metaphor for that twilight time between childhood and adolescence when magic still seems possible and friendships run deep and true. Alice hoffmans new book the rules of magic is a prequel to her popular novel, practical magic. I retreated into books as a child, and the novels i read gave me shelter from the chaos inside my own house. Alice hoffman aqua, a mermaid who has the ability to turn into a human, has struggled trying to fit in like the rest of us. Alice hoffman home about books films news fairy tales events media room contact. The author alice hoffman expresses the trials and tribulations that one has to go through to find true love. I think ive been writing continuously about survivorship. Hoffmans first job was at doubleday, which later published two of her novels. In a career spanning three decades, alice hoffman has published more than two dozen novels for adults and teens, many of which are suffused with magic. Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy alice hoffman books on.
November 10, 2006 alice hoffman is the author of 16 novels, most recently skylight confessions coming in january 07. Alice hoffmans latest book, nightbird, is for middlegrade readers and tells the story of 12yearold twig, whose family has lived under a witchs curse for 200 years. The story is based upon two schoolgirls, hailey and claire, who have lived as neighbors and close and best friends for many years. Texts concerning weather, apples, new york city, archaeology, medicine, trees, stars, roman history. Alice hoffman books list of books by alice hoffman. Add a bit of whimsy to your reading life by checking out any or all. Which books might we be surprised to find on your shelves. Explore books by alice hoffman with our selection at. Along the timeline of this book, aquamarine finds herself having to choose between love and friendship. Alice hoffman is one of the mostloved writers of the century, with over 30 titles delighting readers of all ages across the globe. She was the recipient of a new jersey notable book award for ice queen. Author alice hoffmans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
Aquamarine by alice hoffman 2002 0401 alice hoffman on. Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the world that we knew, practical magic, the rules of magic, the oprahs book club. Weve picked our favorite alice hoffman books, from oprahs book club pick. Alice hoffman casts a witchy spell in the rules of magic.
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