Re: Parrot in the Oven

[Nancy Graf <ngraf@3-cities.com>]

RE:  Parrot in the Oven by Victor Martinez ( a first novel)

Funny this discussion should come up.  I also have been looking for it
for one of my teachers.  We have found that it has gotten some good
reviews:

Kirkus  Sept 1, 1996  p. 1324
Publisher's Weekly October 28, 1996 p.83

It looks like a modern Grapes of Wrath and in both reviews says it is
for ages 12 up...but I am not sure.  I also have not been able to get my
hands on a copy, but my public library ordered it as soon as I started
looking.  Apparently, we think it won a National Book
award, but I have not seen that verified in print.  I would read it
before purchasing at this point.

Nancy Graf
ngraf@3-cities.com
Hanford Sec School (6-12)
Homepage:  http://revolution.3-cities.com/~ngraf/




Daniela E. H. Imai wrote:
>
> My teachers are looking for the book _Parrot in the Oven_ by Victor
> Martinez - quite the best seller, I guess, since I'm unable to locate even
> one copy on the market.  `Distributor out of stock'.  The local library is
> trying interlibrary loan, but there is a waiting list.  Any suggestions?
>