About the author 1999 sonia levitin is the author of many acclaimed works of historical fiction, including the return, a parents choice honor book and winner of the national jewish book award. Sonia levitin is the acclaimed author of many popular books for young readers, including journey to america, the return, and the singing mountain. Levitin wrote numerous novels for young adults that oftentimes featured semi autobiographical characters. Sonia levitin books list of books by author sonia levitin. Sonia levitin books list of books by author sonia levitin thriftbooks. Levitins novels are build around the core of the lives and. The cure by sonia levitin is a very unique and spectacular novel.
I found myself thinking about this book for weeks after finishing it. Adrev publishing, latinautor, ascap, and 10 music rights societies show more show less. It is the year 2407, when everyone wears a mask to emphasize conformity, and tranquility has been implemented via genetics, drugs, and therapy. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. As a result, the book comes off preachy to an adult reader would teens be able to detect subtlety or do they. April 1, 1999 juxtaposing the past and the future, this potent story explores the societal consequences of diversity and individuality. But he always has the same dream over and over,but if you like scary or like jump scares then i suggest this book for you. He suddenly finds himself living the life of johannes, a 16yearold jewish musician in strasbourg, germany, in 48, as the townspeople begin to accuse the jews of causing the black death. Its 2407 and the almost 16yearold gemm 16884 lives in a serene orwellian society where the. Licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of cinemasounds. The cure was totally unexpected, and we disagreed on what the cure actually was. The cure book by sonia levitin 3 available editions.
The cure by levitin, sonia, 1934publication date 1999 topics antisemitism, prejudices, jews, black death, middle ages, time travel publisher. She does a great job of explaining the attitudes of people at two different time periods. When there is a gap between ones real and ones declared aims, one turns as it were instinctively to long words. The cure by sonia levitin 2000, paperback for sale. Browse books by sonia levitin the man who kept his heart in a bucket. He is judged to be a deviant by having music feelings. Share the cure by sonia levitin 2000, paperback the cure by sonia levitin 2000, paperback 1 product rating. Branded a deviant and a threat to the utopian society that exists in the year 2407, gemm 16884 is given the choice between being recycled or undergoing a mysterious cure. It might have been better with more detail about the future time, but overall i really liked this book. Sonia levitin is not an author to shirk from unpleasant subjects in young adult. In the cure, author sonia levitin has created a unique blend of science and historical fiction thats truly heartbreaking. Time and again, gentiles ask jews with a straight face where they hide their tails and horns. Because it was once broken, jack keeps his heart safe in a bucket. Introduction this study guide aims to provide material to help in the preparation of a lesson, unit, or bookclub discussion about the novel the cure by sonia levitin.
The book the cure by sonia levitin is a great book that will keep you hooked on for hours. The elders say gemm 16884 is all these things, and that he is a threat to the utopian. The cure the cure, by sonia levitin, is my independent reading book for now. Gemm 16884 has a passion for doing things such as sing and dance, which is prohibited there. Levitin ingeniously brings the reader into two totally different worlds that are set 500 years apart. The cure 9780380732982 by levitin, sonia and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Her bestknown work is the middlegrade trilogy that begins with journey to america, read more. Yet gemm is sent back in time to the year of the black death. Buy a cheap copy of the cure book by sonia levitin.
The cure the book the cure is an amazing interesting and mysterious book by sonia levitin,the main character in the story is well they didnt really say his name in the story but it is a boy. Achetez neuf ou doccasion the cure sonia levitin livres passer au contenu principal. Awardwinning author sonia levitin juxtaposes the safe and secure world of an american classroom with the severe hardship of the dinka people, making dream freedom a book that will raise consciousness around the world. For my western books, clems chances, the noreturn trail and the nine for california series, i actually sat in a covered wagon, wore a vintage dress and bonnet. This book is about a boy named gemm 16884 who lives in the future. The cure has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
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While many books have concentrated on the oppression of jews in the 1930s and 40s, the cure goes back even further, harnessing the fear of the plague and exposing the raw antisemitism of the day. Buy the cure book online at best prices in india on. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. It is the twentyfifth century, and gemm 16884, who has feelings and emotions, is not in step with the rest of his dystopian society. If you want a great book to read on vacation or just a read at night, this is the book for you. Offered a choice between recycling or a cure that will break him and acceptably remold him, gemm takes the cure. Sonia levitin is the author of more than thirty books for young readers. Studying this novel expands the exploration of the value of hithadshut renewal, the theme of the tishrei 5769 issue of babaganewz. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The cure by sonia levitin book cover, description, publication history. The story is about a man who named gemm 16844 and his twin gemma, in the future, which everyone finally became equal. The year is 2407 and everyone wears a mask to promote conformity. The book really took me by surprise cause it all related to what we had just learned in our class.