The Castle on Hester Street
by Linda Heller
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Author: Linda HellerIllustrator: Boris Kulikov
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-23
ISBN: 0689874340
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
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- ISBN13: 9780689874345
- Condition: USED - Very Good
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Book Review: Castle on Hester Street
Summary: 5 Stars
A comparison review between the old version and the new:
The Castle on Hester Street by Linda Heller, a Sydney Taylor Book Award winner, was originally published in 1982 with illustrations by the author. Typical of the era, it features a limited palette of muted colors, used effectively within black and white line drawings. Now, a newly illustrated version by Boris Kulikov offers an expansive full color visual interpretation of the original text. Young Julie is visiting her grandparents, and is treated to her grandfather's tall tale version of his life history, with many interruptions and corrections from her grandmother. He tells of a singing goat named Moishe who brought him to America, and of the jewel-encrusted buttons he sold from his pushcart that were big enough to use as sleds. Grandmother, of course, insists on a more accurate history. In Heller's illustrations, a clean white background focuses attention on the characters, while Kulikov's more atmospheric scenes are filled with colorful, surreal detail. Both styles have their advantages. The original pictures, clearer and more directly illustrative of the text, work well for a librarian or teacher sharing the book with a large group. The new pictures offer a more satisfying experience for an individual reader to savor at leisure. They are whimsical, even fantastical, with unusual perspectives and very effective use of light. The grandparents as pictured by Heller are sweet, round-faced individuals. Grandfather is clean-shaven and wears a yarmulke. Kulikov makes them leaner and more energetic, adding a long Judaic-style beard to grandfather's face, but surprisingly, removing his yarmulke and depicting him bareheaded in several scenes. All in all, this updated version offers visually striking illustrations with a lot of pizazz and energy. Don't throw out your old version, but do add this attractive new edition to your shelf. For ages 5-9. Reviewed by Heidi Estrin
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