Sarny (novel)
1997 novel by Gary Paulsen
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Sarny: A Life Remembered is the sequel to Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen. It was published on September 8, 1997 by Dell Books.[1]
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| Author | Gary Paulsen |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Nightjohn series |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Dell Books |
| Publication date | September 8, 1997 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 192 pp |
| ISBN | 0-385-32195-3 |
| OCLC | 36201416 |
| LC Class | PZ7.P2843 Sar 1997 |
| Preceded by | Nightjohn |
Critics provided mixed reviews, with Booklist offering a starred review.[2] Publishers Weekly called the protagonist "a noble character who carries Paulsen's message of the power of literacy" and referred to the story as "a page-turner".[3] Kirkus Reviews added that "Sarny's indomitability will win over skeptics, and the way her ability to read frees more than her body will not be lost on thoughtful readers."[4]
However, Kirkus Reviews also noted that the novel's "ending seems abrupt".[4] Multiple reviewers criticized some points of ease within the story. Kirkus Reviews noted that "the plot takes too many convenient turns",[4] while Publishers Weekly argued that "young adults more familiar with the complexities of America after the Civil War may find that this sugar-coated tale goes down a bit too easily".[3]
The Young Adult Library Services Association included Sarny on their 1998 list of Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.[5]
