Amber on the Mountain

by Tony Johnston and Robert Duncan

Book Overview

Amber's mountain is beautiful, but it is a lonely place--until the day Anna arrives, bringing both her friendship and the will to teach Amber how to read. Suddenly, Amber's world is filled with a new magic and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own?

"Heartwarming" --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Tony Johnston's previous books include Grandpa's Song and Yonder...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 014056408X
• ISBN13: 9780140564082
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A truly beautiful story

This is a beautifully written picture book -- one of my very favorites ever. The language is so very rich, and the girls' personality and emotions come through so clearly in just a few lines. For younger children, it gives a glimpse of what independence and hard work can do. For older children, there's the whole world of rural Appalachia in the not-too-distant past -- a place that was so cut off from the technological advances of the rest of the world. I love the turns of phrase that are so evocative of the lyrical way of speaking that you can still hear from some of the older people from this area... Holding a book "like a fine and breakable cup", being "drenched" with a child's words that "come down like spring rain"...

A CHARMING STORY WITH LESSONS TO BE LEARNED

Enhanced with subtle rich oil paintings, "Amber on the Mountain" is the story of a girl who wants to learn. Amber is a mountain girl who has no one to teach her. And then, Anna arrives - a girl her own age whose father is going to build a new road. Although Anna has to leave the mountain before she can teach Amber everything she wishes, Amber perseveres in her quest to learn. This charming story teaches the value of education, friendship, and the importance of working for what you want.

Magnificent tale and artwork

Amber on the Mountain is a beautifully written and illustrated childrens book. The tale itself draws young readers into the high mountains where Amber lives.Robert Duncan's nature paintings are realistic and breathtaking.A simple, secluded mountain family with a darling young daughter who befriends a newcomer. A heartwarming story for the eyes and ears.Amber on the Mountain would be a wonderful gift for a young reader. Pair this book with Tony Johnston and Lloyd Bloom's ' Yonder ' and you'll have an excellent gift.

A Wonderful Book for Kindergarteners and First Graders

This is a really special book. It is all about learning to read and write and why someone might want to do so. The pictures are among the best I've seen in any children's book. The story is well told. It's also a lovely story about friendship and giving. For a kindergartener or first grader learning to read and write it is particularly appropriate.

Wonderful!

This book was wonderful. If you have never seen paintings by Robert Duncan, you have to buy this. His illustrations are incredible.