Zilpha Keatley Snyder

William's Midsummer Dreams Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Brief Description: Now permanently settled with Aunt Fiona, who has adopted him and his siblings, thirteen-year-old William gets the chance to play Puck in a professional production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Review Quotes: "A fun read that will appeal to stagestruck readers."--"School Library Journal"Review Quotes: "An adventure story with a lot to say about identity, ambition and character."--"Kirkus Reviews"Biographical Note: Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game," The Headless Cupid," and The Witches of Worm," all Newbery Honor Books. She was recently honored with an Edgar nomination for her book The Unseen," which was a School Library Journal" Best Book and a Parents' Choice Silver Honor winner. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby," The Bronze Pen," William S. and the Great Escape," and William's Midsummer Dreams." She lives in Mill Valley, California. Visit her online at zksnyder.com. Publisher Marketing: From three-time Newbery Honor author Zilpha Keatley Snyder, "an adventure story with a lot to say about identity, ambition, and character" (Kirkus Reviews"). After a year living with Aunt Fiona, William is off to audition for the role of Puck in a summer production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." But getting the part is just the beginning. Now William has to deal with a jealous rival out to sabotage him, a not-so-secret admirer, and the way the Baggetts still haunt him in nightmares. William's summer is filled with acting and costumes and applause, but he still worries sometimes that he and his younger siblings will never be able to shake off the past. But when the Baggetts show up again, William realizes that he is braver than he thought, and that all will turn out okay. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2011 (EAN 9781442419971, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 09/01/2011 pg. 173 (EAN 9781442419971, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 368 (EAN 9781442419971, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Snyder, Zilpha Keatley Zilpha Keatley Snyder (b. 1927) is a three-time Newbery Honor-winning author of adventure and fantasy novels for children. Her smart, honest, and accessible narrative style has made her books beloved by generations. When not writing, she enjoys reading and traveling. Snyder lives in Mill Valley, California.