Description: Brother Sun, Sister Moon: The Life and Stories of St. Francis Hardcover – April 1, 2000 by Margaret Mayo (Author), Peter Malone (Illustrator) A fascinating glimpse into the life of St. Francis of Assisi details his childhood, his dedication to helping the poor and outcasts of society, and his partership with Clare, a noblewoman who was known as Sister Moon to Francis's Brother Sun and includes the many amazing tales that were told about him. Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Malone's (The Magic Flute) magnificently detailed illustrations are the highlight of this attractive volume, which tells of the perennially popular Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), the son of a wealthy merchant who went on to take a vow of poverty and ascended to sainthood. Beginning with a sketchy biography, Mayo (How to Count Crocodiles) adds several legends about St. Francis. Unfortunately, the biographical section may raise more questions than it answers. For instance, most biographers agree that Francis's yearlong imprisonment was a time of epiphany, but Mayo's account is confusing ("After a long illness, Francis returned to his old life of luxury and pleasure. Illness and prison had changed him though, so that now he would sometimes walk alone in the hills, thinking and praying"). While the biographical section fails to capture the charisma of both Francis the indulged youth and Francis the convert, his magnetic qualities come through more clearly in the legends that follow (especially in "How Francis Tamed a Ferocious Wolf" and "The Ox, the Ass and the Child of Bethlehem"). Supplied in abundance, Malone's exquisite vignettes and spot illustrations, inspired by Italian frescoes, do more than the text to characterize the saint. His Francis possesses an accessible yet otherworldly quality, whether singing beneath a crescent moon as a man born to affluence, riding off to war in his stately armor or praying in the ruined church of San Damiano. By the time readers find St. Francis's own "Canticle of Brother Sun," included at the end, they'll know how to appreciate it. Ages 10-up. (Apr.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 1-5-A highly readable and aesthetically appealing portrait of St. Francis of Assisi. Eleven chapters subtly suggest a distinction between life and legend. Mayo begins with biography and proceeds with the well-known stories of how Francis tamed a wolf, talked to the birds, and organized the first living cr?che. These are followed by lesser-known tales, a simplified version of The Canticle of Brother Sun, information about the canonization, and the 1997 earthquake that destroyed much of the Basilica of San Francesco. Malone's paintings combine elements from illuminated manuscripts and frescoes by Giotto with invented, playful cameos united through scale, palette, and subject. The overall effect is of an enactment of a medieval mystery play, with the saint, his family, and followers as central characters. The sun and the moon also appear, at times as heavenly bodies, or as costumed actors or musicians, depending on the scene. The only image that disrupts the flow is the procession to the first nativity. Other sources place the scene in a cave. Here it is a church-one that looks like a modern structure. The brief bits of dialogue are similar to those found in other biographies; Mayo does offer some information on sources, including an allusion to Francis's own writings, but direct documentation is not provided. The art creates a medieval setting quite effectively; the generous use of white space between the relatively simple sentences makes the content accessible to a range of readers. Consider this one even if you have other titles about this popular saint. Wendy Lukehart, Dauphin County Library, Harrisburg, PA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product details Publisher ? : ? Little, Brown (April 1, 2000) Language ? : ? English Hardcover ? : ? 80 pages ISBN-10 ? : ? 0316564664 ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-0316564663 Reading age ? : ? 10 - 12 years Lexile measure ? : ? 820LCOOKBOOKS! Just in time for holiday baking. Great gifts too. I still have a few light weight SUMMER sale clothes if your lucky enough to be going somewhere tropical this winter. Contact me to combine purchases before paying. Because I list so many different kinds of items with different shipping options I try to do my best to get the best for you. Other option, go ahead and purchase and I will refund difference. Most items give you options. USPS ground is usually the least expensive unless you need it fast. You can click on listing to get options. 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Book Title: Brother Sun, Sister Moon : the Life and Stories of St. Francis
Number of Pages: 80 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Religious (See Also Religious / Christian / Biography & Autobiography), Religious, People & Places / Europe, Religion / Christianity
Publication Year: 2000
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Malone, Peter, Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 15.2 Oz
Author: Margaret Mayo
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 7.7 in
Format: Hardcover
