This might be slightly alienating for most contemporary teens, but the murdermystery plot will probably draw in a bigger readership that combined with the fact what i saw and how i lied won the 2008 national book award for young. While this is set in 1950, kit corrigan is just like any 17 year old girl today. The city doesnt exactly welcome her with open arms. Kit is working as a chorus girl when she is approached by the father of her exboyfriend. The followup to author judy blundells 2008 national book award winner, what i saw and how i lied, strings attached is an equally evocative work of midcentury modern storytelling. Some readers may be drawn to the theatrical setting, although this is portrayed as much less glamorous than it sounds. Strings attached by judy blundell 2012, paperback for sale. Oh, im in quite the love affair with judy blundells strings attached. Kit soon uncovers a mystery she must solve in order to protect the ones she loves in this stunning story. At least, my love for her debut novel is what made me want to read strings attached in the first place. From national book awardwinner judy blundell, a lethal tale of love, mystery, and the mob. With strings attached, judy blundell has to follow her own tough act. From national book award winner judy blundell, the tale of a sixteenyearold girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, broadway glamour, and mob retribution in 1950 new york. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book.
Yalsa best fiction for young adults 2011 blundell is a master of the literary slow build, and her emotive yet sober style is reminiscent of f. She won the annual national book award for young peoples literature in 2008 for the young adult novel what i saw and how i lied, published under her real name by scholastic books. Buy the hardcover book strings attached by judy blundell at indigo. No strings attached provided to youtube by tunecore no strings attached gravelboy dex no strings attached. He makes kit a deal hell give her an apartment and introduce her to a new crowd. Strings attached by judy blundell overdrive rakuten.
In strings attached, judy blundell yet again shows how much she likes the postwwii era and gives this book a noir vibe not often observed in ya books. Its not that strings attached is awful because it isnt. Apr 01, 2011 oh, im in quite the love affair with judy blundells strings attached. Judy blundell has written books for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers under several pseudonyms. Written by judy blundell, audiobook narrated by emma galvin. As jude watson, she is the author of several titles in the new york times bestselling 39 clues series as well as the bestselling star wars. Caught up in dreams of dancing on broadway, kit corrigan unwisely accepts an apartment and a nightclub job from mob lawyer nate benedict in exchange for keeping tabs on his son billy, whos enlisted in the army along with kits brother, jamie. Mar 01, 2011 listen to strings attached audiobook by judy blundell. As she did in her national book awardwinning what i saw and how i lied 2008, in strings attached judy blundell offers another noirish. With each turn of the page, one can practically smell the cigarette smoke. When kit corrigan arrives in new york city, she doesnt have much. Read book strings attached judy blundell available for digital download only. Childrens books strings attached by judy blundell the new.
Judy blundell kit corrigan arrived in new york city with a dream, no money and a whole load of baggage. Strings attached teens and their parents will love judy blundells stylish noir thriller set in 1950s new york. From national book award winner judy blundell, the tale of a sixteenyearold girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, broadway glamour, and mob retribution in. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
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National book awardwinner blundell delivers a brilliantly conceived novel set against the backdrop of the 1950 kefauver mob hearings and the red scare with a story of redemption and truth at its core. Strings attached summary and analysis like sparknotes. From national book award winner judy blundell, the tale of a sixteenyearold girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, bro. Apr 20, 2011 strings attached by judy blundell is seedy night clubs personified. Strings attached by judy blundell follows kit a performer who gets herself entangled in the mob. Judy blundell s what i saw and how i lied is the 2008 winner of the national book award for young peoples literature.
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