"The Two Brothers." In The big book for peace, ed. I also like the message - that we humans make our own luck.Īlexander, Lloyd. I have a plan to help you.'" I like the illustrations in this book, they are very bright and colorful.
Stop blubbering, Tooley, and make your own luck for a change. A favorite quote of mine from this book is: "'If cats trusted to luck,' said Gladsake, 'we'd still be sitting begging on doorsteps. Fortunately, he has his wise cat Gladsake to help him out of trouble. This book is about a man who complains about his luck and lives to regret it. It gives a good message that we create our own futures.Īlexander, Lloyd. In fact, it's happening already.'" I like this book because it is humorous and has stunning illustrations. 'Shall I find my true love?' 'Ah-as for that,' said the carpenter, blushing a little, 'I can assure you it will happen.
A favorite quote of mine from this book is: "'And I?' asked the cloth merchant's daughter. This book is about a young carpenter who accidentally becomes a fortune-teller. I chose to review the first three publications (The Fortune -Tellers, The House Gobbaleen, and The Two Brothers) because I thought they might be appropriate for younger children and I chose the last one (The Book of Three) because it is the first book in one of my favorite series of books-The Prydain Chronicles.Īlexander, Lloyd. Information About Major Publisher of Lloyd Alexander’s Work: Penguin Putnam (Dutton is part of Penguin Putnam)īelow are Some Brief Reviews of Lloyd Alexander's Work. Website with Detailed Contact Information for the Publisher - Penguin Putnam (Dutton is part of Penguin Putnam) The Scoop – Lloyd Alexander Biographical Sketch Here are some links to websites about Lloyd Alexander: He won The Newbery Medal for his book The High King. His books Westmark and The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian each won The National Book Award. His book The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Medal Honor Book. He grew up in Drexel Hill, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ~ With all warmest wishes, Lloyd Alexander ~ As for future writing plans, I've just finished a new book, due out in October, called "The Rope Trick." Definitely a fantasy, but a rather unsual one. I hope the enclosed booklet will be of help. I'm delighted and feel highly honored to be the subject of your report. No author could wish for a greater compliment. (See Below).Ībove Photo of Lloyd Alexander taken by Alexander Lamontĭear E.S.: Many thanks for your fine letter.
This site is part of a class project for LS 5603, a graduate level children's literature course offered at Texas Woman's University, in which I write an author study on Lloyd Alexander.
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