What Hearts

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> <awards> 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)</awards></p>