What Hearts

<p>Recipient of a 1993 Newbery Honor this novel is an achingly beautiful powerfully rendered journey through childhood that is not to be missed now available in a new edition with a striking new cover.</p><p>From an outstandingly perceptive writer a moving portrait of a boy observed at four revealing turning points. -- Pointer Review/<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><p>Combines fast exciting action with an astonishing ending that proves the power of the individual imagination. -- Starred Review/ALA <em>Booklist</em></p>Asa--possessed of rare sweetness humor and inner strength--survives intact cruel tests of his integrity intellect and sense of decency. From an outstandingly perceptive writer a moving portrait of a boy observed at four revealing turning points. --K. Told with controlled imagery insightful illumination of motive and the needs of his characters Brooks has proven himself once again a master of language. --BL. <p> 1993 Newbery Honor Book<br>Notable Children's Books of 1993 (ALA)<br>1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)<br>1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)<br>1993 Teachers' Choices (IRA)<br>1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)</p>