Ive not seen much fanfare for the humming room which is a shame, because its. Click to read more about the humming room by ellen potter. She went on to write three sequels about that enchantingly quirky heroine, as well as two other novels, slob and the kneebone boy. In the humming room, potter has taken the metaphor of wild, neglected garden as wild, neglected child and updated it for a new audience like mary in the secret garden, roo finds herself living with people she does not know, in a house that has many secrets. From a storytelling perspective, i love ellen potters sense of atmosphere and backdrop one of my favorite parts of the humming room is the setting of cough rock, the history behind the name the mansion used to be a childrens hospital for those suffering from tuberculosis, and the gothic, ghostly touch to the story. Without question, the star of the humming room by ellen potter is our indomitable, spirited girl, roo fanshaw. Ellen potter is the author of many awardwinning middlegrade novels, including the olivia kidney series, pish posh, slob, and the kneebone boy. This purchase was a good one and i would recommend it. I then read the authors the humming room and even though there were many things i enjoyed about it, i ended up slightly disappointed which. The humming room by ellen potter is a very small book. Created by ellen potter watch on ellen potter share. This book is basically a retelling of the secret garden with the names and details changed. Twelveyearold orphan roo fanshaw is sent to live with an uncle in an old mansion and discovers a wild river.
Potter intentionally evokes the earlier work, capturing its bittersweet emotions and fey qualities. A novel inspired by the secret garden ebook written by ellen potter. Without question, the star of the humming room by ellen potter. The humming room is to the secret garden what the bbcs sherlock is to the works of arthur conan doyle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This tale full of unusual characters and mysterious secrets is a story that only ellen potter could write. Mar 16, 2012 the only thing i might complain about is the fact that the humming room isnt longer, because i could have read about roo and the fanshaws and jack and cough rock for a while more. Ellen potter born 1960s is an american author of both childrens and adults books as ellen tobypotter. The humming room hiding is roo fanshaws special skill. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the humming room. For anyone who has read frances hodgson burnetts the secret garden, ellen potter s latest book will feel very familiar. The humming room ellen potter paperback books online.
Despite the best efforts of her uncles assistants, roo discovers the houses hidden room a garden with a tragic secret. In a resonant novel inspired by the secret garden, potter the kneebone boy pays graceful tribute to the spirit of that classic. For instance, there was one woman who was a little chubby and always cheerful, so i pretended that she lived in an apartment made entirely of chocolate. This is a must read, not only for fans of the classic, but for those who have children, love middle grade books, or are just in the mood for something a little whimsical. Ellen potter starts the humming room with a young girl, roo, hiding while state troopers search her parents trailer. The humming room was inspired by the secret garden, a classic that ellen potter has reread every year of her adult. The humming room by ellen potter 20, paperback for.
Inspired by the secret garden, ellen potters newest middlegrade novel follows a halfsavage young girl named roo fanshaw. Downright dangerous, the second title in this hilarious chapter book series, again pairs ellen potter s unique voice with david heatleys vivid and engaging illustrations to share the story of a sortofaverage boy with a notsoaverage life. When her drugdealing parents are killed, she is sent to live with an uncle on an isolated islandcough. The humming room by ellen potter is a cute little story.
When her parents are murdered, its her special hiding place under the trailer that saves her life. The humming room by ellen potter blog tour make sure you check out my interview with ellen here, and while youre there, enter to win a copy of the humming room. The humming room was inspired by the secret garden. The humming room itself was a bit short, and the secret garden was most of the material in this purchase. This book is mainly about a special skill, a special place full of many things, a girl.
The kneebone boy by ellen potter the book smugglers november 15, 2012 at 6. Living in a frighteningly unstable family, she often needs to disappear at a moments notice. Ellen potter is the author of many childrens books, including the olivia kidney series, pish posh, slob, and the kneebone boy. Ellen potter is the author of more than ten books, including the bestselling olivia kidney series and the awardwinning novels slob, the kneebone boy, and the humming room. Humming room by potter, ellen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the humming room, potter has taken the metaphor of wild, neglected garden as wild, neglected child and updated it for a new audience. Today i have the great pleasure of welcoming ellen potter, author of a sizable stack of awesome kids book, with the latest, the humming room, being her contemporary take on francis hodgson burnetts the secret garden. Buy the humming room unabridged by ellen potter, leslie bellair isbn.
The humming room by ellen potter book trailer youtube. Feb 28, 2012 in 2003, ellen potter made a lively splash onto the scene with her middlegrade novel olivia kidney. Buy a cheap copy of the humming room book by ellen potter. The humming room by ellen potter book read online scribd. In 2003, ellen potter made a lively splash onto the scene with her middlegrade novel olivia kidney. The humming room by ellen potter 20, paperback ebay. Opinion, news, and lists from the book people at booklist, book links, and booklist online. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the humming room.
About ellen potter growing up in a 27story building in nyc, i loved to watch people in the buildings elevator and make up crazy stories about them. A novel inspired by the secret garden kindle edition by potter, ellen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ellen potter books list of books by author ellen potter. In her short time on earth she has known more hardship than many people ever do. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Buy the humming room book online at best prices in india on.
By the end of the chapter i feared for roo, either her parents died or committed a terrible crime. Its a middle grade novel and is a quick read with a bit of mystery and just a touch a suspense. For anyone who has read frances hodgson burnetts the secret garden, ellen potters latest book will feel very familiar. I loved this book so effing much i would sing from the rooftops. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books. The humming room by ellen potter book cover, description, publication history. See all books authored by ellen potter, including spilling ink. She grew up in upper west side, new york city and studied creative writing at binghamton university and now lives in candor in upstate new york. May 21, 2012 the only thing i might complain about is the fact that the humming room isnt longer, because i could have read about roo and the fanshaws and jack and cough rock for a while more. Ive not seen much fanfare for the humming room which is a shame, because its a quiet, beautifully written take on the secret garden. Her other novels include slob, a junior library guild selection, and the bestselling olivia kidney series. The humming room by ellen potter, leslie bellair, audiobook. Ellen potter audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Oh friends, i love reading books that just fuel my love of the middle grade category. In 2003, ellen potter made a lively splash onto the scene with her middle. As it turns out, roo, much to her surprise, has a wealthy if eccentric uncle, who has agreed to take her into his home on cough rock island. Mar 08, 2012 inspired by the secret garden, ellen potter s newest middlegrade novel follows a halfsavage young girl named roo fanshaw. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Her other novels include, slob, a junior library guild selection, and the bestselling olivia kidney series. Feb 28, 2012 a newly discovered cousin screams and cries and rarely leaves his room. The scene seemed foreboding and not what i expect in a middle grade book. I even remember pulling it off the shelf for the very first time.
Ellen potter born 1960s is an american author of both childrens and adults books as ellen toby potter. Feb 28, 2012 despite the best efforts of her uncles assistants, roo discovers the houses hidden room a garden with a tragic secret. Most recently, the author tapped into memories of her own childhood reading to pen the humming room, a novel. This tale full of unusual characters and mysterious secrets is a story that only ellen potter. A newly discovered cousin screams and cries and rarely leaves his room. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift. In a resonant novel inspired by the secret garden, potter. Read the humming room by ellen potter for free with a 30 day free trial. The secret garden is extremely similar to the humming room and the subject in both books was good, although the constant broad yorkshire kind of threw me off in the secret garden. A family tragedy brings roo to her new home on cough rock island.
Her novel olivia kidney was awarded child magazines best childrens book award and was selected as one of the books of the year by parenting magazine. The humming room was a really good book i just wish it was longer and that they mentioned it was only 127 pages and the rest was the secret garden. Inspired by the secret garden, ellen potter s newest middlegrade novel follows a halfsavage young girl named roo fanshaw. A young orphan finds herself in a remote mansion that hides many secrets. The only thing i might complain about is the fact that the humming room isnt longer, because i could have read about roo and the fanshaws and jack and cough rock for a while more. There is also a mysterious, longneglected garden that calls to her. The humming room by ellen potter fantastic fiction. Inspired by the secret garden, this tale full of unusual characters and mysterious secrets is a story that only ellen potter could write.
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