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Edgar nominee Zilpha Keatley Snyder is a three-time Newbery Honor winner, and her book The Unseen was named as both a School Library Journal Best Book and Parents' Choice Silver Honor Winner. In William S. and the Great Escape, Snyder pens a middle-grade adventure sure to be ranked with her very best.
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"I've loved Zilpha Keatley Snyder's books since I was a kid. Addresses issues such as domestic violence and child abuse, but ultimately a hopeful story of determined siblings who love and watch out for each other. "
— Emilyann (4 out of 5 stars)
William S. and the Great Escape Listener Reviews
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" Interesting story -- depression era, four kids running away from an abusive dad and their adventures. Good use of the Tempest, though the font drove me nuts. In the end, was just okay. "
— Melissa, 11/18/2013 -
" If you have a very dysfunctional family, the only way to cope is either to build walls around you or simply to run away. As said by the author, sometimes you need to run away to find home. "
— miaaa, 11/13/2013 -
" Enjoyed, read in 2 days...curiousity will keep you reading this book. When things seem to be at their worst, help arrives and all is well.... "
— Deana, 11/1/2013 -
" An action filled story about William, Jancy, Trixie and Buddy who don't fit in with their family (who does abuse them) and decide to run away. Good obstacles to overcome, humorous parts, and even some Shakespeare. A fun historical adventure for tweens. "
— Maggie, 10/18/2013 -
" Four children from a terrible family of ten decide to run away from home and live with their aunt 100 miles away. "
— Sylvia, 9/18/2013 -
" A boy helps his three younger siblings ecape their abusive home to their aunt's house during the 1930's. B "
— JennLynn, 12/27/2012 -
" This is a bit of a feel-good story at times, but I absolutely love these characters. "
— Heather, 6/26/2012 -
" I'll try something else by the author. This just didn't grab me. "
— Kaethe, 1/7/2012 -
" Had a very old-fashioned feel. The story itself is set in 1930's and makes a good tame adventure. The narrator was good and well-suited to the part. The story was a little predictable and tame so I think a younger audience would enjoy it best (upper elementary rather than middle-school). "
— Angela, 10/20/2011 -
" I've loved Zilpha Keatley Snyder's books since I was a kid. Addresses issues such as domestic violence and child abuse, but ultimately a hopeful story of determined siblings who love and watch out for each other. "
— Emilyann, 7/24/2011 -
" Touching and original young adult fiction. "
— Jami, 6/28/2011 -
" An action filled story about William, Jancy, Trixie and Buddy who don't fit in with their family (who does abuse them) and decide to run away. Good obstacles to overcome, humorous parts, and even some Shakespeare. A fun historical adventure for tweens. "
— Maggie, 2/24/2011 -
" Enjoyed, read in 2 days...curiousity will keep you reading this book. When things seem to be at their worst, help arrives and all is well.... "
— Deana, 10/3/2010 -
" Had a very old-fashioned feel. The story itself is set in 1930's and makes a good tame adventure. The narrator was good and well-suited to the part. The story was a little predictable and tame so I think a younger audience would enjoy it best (upper elementary rather than middle-school). "
— Angela, 3/16/2010 -
" Four children from a terrible family of ten decide to run away from home and live with their aunt 100 miles away. "
— Sylvia, 12/2/2009 -
" Interesting story -- depression era, four kids running away from an abusive dad and their adventures. Good use of the Tempest, though the font drove me nuts. In the end, was just okay. "
— Melissa, 11/9/2009 -
" I'll try something else by the author. This just didn't grab me. "
— Kaethe, 10/29/2009 -
" This is a bit of a feel-good story at times, but I absolutely love these characters. "
— Heather, 7/16/2009
About Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. 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.
About James Colby
James Colby is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator.