Radiance Descending

By Paula Fox

Book Overview

A Newbery Award-winning author tells the story of a boy who feels angry and rejected because his younger brother has Down's syndrome and how, through a series of surprising events, he begins to wonder... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789424673
• ISBN13: 9780789424679
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 101 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Sister's point of view

I was very disapointed to read that people found this book bad. My little brother had Down syndrome, so I understand why Jacob does many of the things he does. I read one review that did not like this book because it was stereotypical and another review said it was dark and depressing. I disagree with both. This book is not sterotyping at all. It is only showing how one child does not understand the things his little brother does. In fact the only way I see that this book is sterotypicle at all is maybe the things Jacob does, but not even in that way,is it really stereotyping. I know this becuase my little brother did many of the same things when he was younger and still does today. For the other review, well maybe it's not the best CHILD'S BOOK, but I dont think it is dark or depressing at all. It is accually very touching and has a meaningful ending. The perception of the book can be taken any way depending on the reader. So if anyone finds this book anything less than warm and enlightening, I would think they are very closed minded.

good little book

i just finished this book and thought even though it's a bit on the dark side it was a great read. the mistake people make with this book is that they focus on the Jacob, the down syndrome child, and that not the case. the story is about Pual the older brother and his feelings for jacob,and although there not good feelings there real and thats what the auther is trying to gat across. if you come at this book with an open mind you will enjoy it and get the meaning of the book.

Radiant!

For a 35 yr. old parent this book was indeed a treat for thought. You will need a few tissues through this short but to the point book. Great for school age children who daily socialize with special needs children. (but also may be hard for kids to feel impact while reading) Adults- If you have a few hours..........Enjoy