The story is based upon two schoolgirls, hailey and claire, who have lived as neighbors and close and best friends for many years. Alice hoffman is the bestselling author of indigo, aquamarine, the foretelling, incantation, and, for adults, practical magic and the third angel, among many. Bestselling author alice hoffman spins her magic once again with aquamarine her extraordinary first novel for young readers. A film adaptation was released in 2006, although the plot of the film bears little resemblance to that of the book plot summary. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In 1999 she provided the initial endowment for the establishment of the hoffman breast center at mount auburn hospital in. 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 club selection here on earth, the museum of extraordinary.
If you like alice hoffman books, youll love sue monk kidd. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken heart, a mermaid named aquamarine who has left her family to search for true love on land. In indigo by alice hoffman, young teenager martha glimmer is having the worst time of her life. Apr 01, 2002 bestselling author alice hoffman s luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old. Sandra bullock, nicole kidman, dianne wiest, stockard channing original release. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they dis. Aug, 2017 00bestselling author alice hoffmans luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old. Alice hoffman born march 16, 1952 is an american novelist and youngadult and childrens writer, best known for her 1995 novel practical magic, which was adapted for a 1998 film of the same name. Aquamarine by hoffman, alice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Aquamarine wasnt her best, but indigo proves to be far better. Alice hoffman is the bestselling author of indigo, aquamarine, the foretelling, incantation, and, for adults, practical magic and the third angel, among many other acclaimed works. A gossamer fable written by an adult author who illustrates some of the pitfalls awaiting those unused to writing for young people. In the old murky pool where hailey learned to swim, they find a mermaid named aquamarine, blue and opalescent and surly as heck. Incantation by alice hoffman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken heart. The river king novel for children focuses on two best friends who share a mysterious secret. 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. If you havent encountered alice hoffmans watery fairy tales of modern magic, dive in. Aquamarine by alice hoffman 2002 0401 alice hoffman on. Twelveyearolds hailey and claire have been best friends since they were born.
Bestselling author alice hoffmans breathtaking novellas in one beautiful mass market edition friendships are forever. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue. In this lyrical, poignant tale, two best friends spending their last summer together at a deserted beach club discover a beautiful, brokenhearted mermaid stranded in the swimming pool. Since she is free from all of her sisters she feals that she could do whatever she wants.
Aquamarine by alice hoffman, first edition abebooks passion for books. A new york times and national bestseller a booksense selection a fox major motion picture. Mar 06, 2003 buy aquamarine by hoffman, alice isbn. As much as i enjoy alice hoffman, i felt the stories in this book just didnt live up to her usual wonderful writing. Alice hoffman has written more than a dozen bestselling novels for adults. These themes have made alice hoffman a cherished best selling author across the country. Aquamarine by alice hoffman abebooks passion for books.
Aquamarine 9780439098632 by hoffman, alice and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Buy aquamarine book online at best prices in india on. Apr 01, 2001 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. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken. Aquamarine by alice hoffman 2001 scholastic read 180 hailey and claire have grown up together, looking forward to the summers they spent together hanging out at the capri club. The supernatural graces the everyday in unexpected ways. Many of her books ranging from childrens books to young adults fiction have received numerous literary accolades and have been turned into films. 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. Aquamarine by alice hoffman overdrive rakuten overdrive.
A film adaptation was released in 2006, although the plot of the film bears little resemblance to that of the book. Aquamarine the tide brings in something unexpected that will change best friends claire and haleys last summer together. Aquamarine is a novel by alice hoffman, published in april 2001. They spend their days at the decrepit capri beach club, which has fallen on hard times. Bestselling author alice hoffman s luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old. Pw wrote, hoffman creates an apt metaphor for that twilight time between childhood and adolescence when magic. There in the depths is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken hea. The sharptongued mermaid, named aquamarine, left her ocean home in search of love on land. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they discover something at the bottom of the murky pool at the capri beach club. Read this collection if only for the story indigo which had some really interesting twists on mermaid legends.
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 club selection here on earth, the museum of extraordinary things, and the dovekeepers. Best friends hailey and claire discover a mermaid at the bottom of the pool at the capri beach club. Twelveyearold best friends hailey and claire discover a mermaid at the bottom of a. Macey tells us what she thinks about aquamarine by alice hoffman in. Bestselling author alice hoffman s breathtaking novellas in one beautiful mass market edition friendships are forever. Praise this spare, haunting novella is a lovely introduction to the authors storytelling genius and matteroffact lyrical style. The author alice hoffman expresses the trials and tribulations that one has to go through to find true love.
She offered coping mechanisms that she had employed during her battle with breast cancer in survival lessons 20. Now, as this mythological but very real being starts to fade in the hot august sun, a rescue begins. This book is a wonderful story about two best friends claire and hailey that meet a mermaid named aquamarine. Aquamarine by alice hoffman overview a lovestruck mermaid named aquamarine supplies adventure and insights to two twelveyearold girls, lifelong friends who are spending their last summer together before one of them moves away. After graduating from high school in 1969, she attended adelphi university, from which she received a ba, and then received a mirrellees fellowship to the stanford university creative writing center, which she attended in 1973 and 74, receiving an ma in creative writing. Many of her works fall into the genre of magic realism and contain elements of magic, irony, and nonstandard romances and relationships. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read aquamarine. I hope you guys enjoy my quiz and loved this book as much as i did which one of the girls is moving away in the book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But as the summer sun affects aquamarine, a rescue led by hailey and claire begins. Alice hoffman, an american novelist and screenwriter, was born in new york city on march 16, 1952. Apr 01, 2002 aquamarine by alice hoffman is an enchanting tale written for children between the ages of nine to twelve. Alice hoffman is the highly acclaimed author of over twenty novels for readers of all ages, including illumination night, seventh heaven, practical magic, here on earth, the foretelling, incantation, and, most recently, the story sisters and the red garden.
This wideeyed, magical tale by distinguished author alice hoffman reflects the pale blue hue of two 12yearold friends about to be parted at summers end. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they discover something at the bottom of the murky pool at the capri bea. Indigo martha and her friends discover that running to follow a dream is the only way theyll find the true meaning of home. Buy a cheap copy of aquamarine book by alice hoffman. 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.
She needs to get back to saltwater, but instead she falls in love with raymond, and the girls contrive to give her one evening with him before they have to take her back to sea. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer together when they discover something at the bottom. The following discussion guide is a class comparison of the two books aquamarine and indigo by alice hoffman. Aunt frances stockard channing and her sister aunt jet dianne wiest tried. Aquamarine by alice hoffman 9780439098649 booktopia. Alice hoffman books list of books by author alice hoffman. This is how they learn that life is unpredictable, friendship lasts the test of time and magic comes when you least expect it. It stars emma roberts, joanna jojo levesque, and sara paxton. After reading the story i think that it is best suited for the lower end of that range as it maybe boring for the older twelve year old. Bestselling author alice hoffmans luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old. On the edge of growing up, hailey and claire learn that life can take an unpredictable course, that friendship is forever, and that magic can be found in the most unexpected places.
But now claire is moving from next door to florida, and the girls have only the summer together. Aquamarine is a 2006 american teen fantasy romantic comedy film directed by elizabeth allen, loosely based on the 2001 young adult novel of the same name by alice hoffman. Alice hoffman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Master storyteller alice hoffman has written a tale of enchantment. The film was released in the united states on march 3, 2006, by 20th century fox. On my mermaid book blog, i list the details of the book, such as the author, how many pages, and if the. Hailey and claire are spending their last summer want to read. Aquamarine by alice hoffman is an enchanting tale written for children between the ages of nine to twelve. She has called her work emotional fiction and others often refer to her books as magical realism, stories that lead the reader from everyday happenings to. Aquamarine by alice hoffman, first edition abebooks. Aquamarine by alice hoffman 2002, paperback for sale online. Alice hoffman was born in new york city on march 16, 1952 and grew up on long island.
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