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Books In Sync Recognizes Children's Fiction Author Cheryl Carpinello
Books In Sync Author/Teacher Cheryl Carpinello Writes Children/Middle Grade Fiction.
Author Cheryl Carpinello Releases ‘Guinevere-On the Eve of Legend'. Cheryl Carpinello's second book ‘Young Knights of the Round Table: The Kings' Ransom' is a work-in-progress.
Cheryl Carpinello is first and foremost a teacher. Nothing invigorates her more than guiding young minds in exploring themselves and the world around them. Introducing young people to the literature of the ages and the importance of the written word (even their own!) is a thrill that has never subsided. And so today, she writes for young readers (grades 3-6) and hopes to capture their imaginations as they learn to love literature. Cheryl can think of no better vehicle to do this with than the eternal legend of King Arthur.
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Arthurian Legend Author Cheryl Carpinello
What lets the Legend of King Arthur transcend the centuries and all ages?
A number of things:
First and foremost, the Legend is packed with adventure. Tales of knights fighting knights, rescuing damsels in distress, and the quest for the Holy Grail are found in vivid detail throughout the unending array of stories.
Second, the Legend is about heroes, the Knights of the Round Table: Lancelot, Tristram, Percival, Galahad and the many others. Specifically it is about the main hero, King Arthur.
Third, the Legend is about magic and mystery. Merlyn, the most famous magician ever, lives backwards in time!
Fourth, the Legend is about women and love. The regal Guinevere; the mysterious half sisters of Arthur: Morgan le Fay, Morgause, and Elaine; the witch Nimue who tricks Merlyn into revealing his secrets and then encloses him for life in a cave. The one thing all these women have in common is that they are misunderstood. Writers can't even cast them into the same mold, especially the sisters.
Last, the Legend is about Hope. Arthur and his kingdom are essentially a utopia. A perfect world, at least in the beginning. There is a definite line between right and wrong. Chivalry rules the day. Arthur is the ruler who works not for himself, but for his people. And in the time period that The Once and Future King was written (WWII), the Legend offered a safe haven for people's dreams.
Cheryl Carpinello's favorites, like The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Golding's Lord of the Flies and The Once and Future King, were all written to offer hope to a world embroiled in another world war. A Tale of Two Cities illustrates how unselfish true love enables people to offer the supreme sacrifice to preserve that love, while Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment shows how circumstances can cause people to do despicable acts. The one book that connects of all of these texts as well as a multitude of others is Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The journey of the hero, depicted by Campbell, is a universal theme that never dies out.
Cheryl Carpinello's first book ‘Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend' introduces young readers to the timeless King Arthur Legend and Guinevere the girl as she struggles with growing up and fulfilling her destiny. She hopes young readers develop an understanding of the girl Guinevere, how she is like them today. Everyone has to grow up; everyone has unpleasant choices to make; and that regardless of when we are born or how old we are, we don't always get our way. And when that happens, we have to accept it and move on. Good lessons for any age.
As a retired teacher, nothing invigorates Cheryl more than guiding young minds in exploring themselves and the world around them. Introducing young people to the literature of the ages and the importance of the written word (even their own!) is a thrill that has never subsided. And so today, she writes for young readers (grades 3-6) and hopes to capture their imaginations as they learn to love literature.
Cheryl Carpinello's second book ‘Young Knights of the Round Table: The Kings' Ransom' is a work-in-progress. Look for a preview later in 2011.
Cheryl also loves to travel. Her favorite trip was a two week visit to Egypt with her husband that included traveling by local train from one end of Egypt to the other.
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Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend – by Cheryl Carpinello
Before she was a queen, Guinevere was a typical 12-year old who enjoyed having the run of the castle. With her friend, 7-year old Cedwyn, she spends her days having adventures that include almost getting stomped by King Pellinore and the Painted Dragon! She and Merlyn the wizard also encounter the mystical Nume and a legendary creature of the forest. When she finds out that she has been promised in marriage to the young King Arthur, Guinevere does what any girl her age would do: she rebells and runs away.
Editorial Reviews:
"In this intro to the lore of Camelot, a spirited young Guinevere struggles to accept her destiny. As author Carpinello spins this tale, her writing often sparkles. Guinevere and Cedwyn endear with their sincerity and spontaneity."
Reviewed by BlueInk Reviews
"Exciting new children's author Cheryl Carpinello can now be added to the writers recreating the Legend of Arthur for new generations with Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend."
Reviewed by Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D., author of the award-winning novel Narrow Lives
"Most people are familiar with the story of King Arthur, his Lady Guinevere, and her Knight Lancelot. What author Cheryl Carpinello has done in "Guinevere: On The Eve Of Legend" is spin a fascinating story of the child Guinevere who on the advent of her thirteenth birth day is being presented with the responsibilities of becoming betrothed in marriage. Having to give up playing with her friend Cedwyn, playing on the grounds of the castle, and engaging in the usual childhood pastimes and pursuits is something young Guinevere is loathed to do. But with the aide of her teacher and friend Merlyn the Wizard, Guinevere embarks upon her destiny whether she wants to or not! Also available in an e-book edition, "Guinevere: On The Eve Of Legend" is a deftly written and thoroughly entertaining story that will delight and engage young readers from beginning to end, making it a highly recommended addition to school and community library collections."
Reviewed by Midwest Review, May 2009
"...Carpinello manages to create a unique and original version of Guinevere's childhood. Carpinello is obviously enthusiastic about sharing the Arthurian legend with young readers. Her biography states that "The focus in her writing is on reluctant readers." I felt she provided enough magic and detail to appeal to readers of all ages, especially in her realistic portrait of Guinevere coming of age. I also appreciated her short, educational section at the book's end, including a discussion of the King Arthur Legend, a glossary, discussion questions, and some additional reading. The book is suitable for readers, depending on their reluctance or proclivity to read, from about third grade through middle school, although as an adult, I enjoyed the book thoroughly. "Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend" is a novel sure to win readers' hearts and add to the many fans of the King Arthur legend."
Review by: Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D., author of the award-winning novel Narrow Lives
"...While shedding light on the youthful years of the legendary queen, Ms. Carpinello instills each chapter with vivid glimpses of the past and adds lessons of life that every child can and should take to heart.
The story of Guinevere as a girl is filled with adventures and misadventures as well as charming line illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. Young people and adults alike will fall in love with the exuberant Guinevere and the faithful Cedwyn. For adults the story brings back memories of the long lost days of childhood; for young readers it is a journey into legend and the distant past with just a sprinkling of magic."
Reviewed by: Sarah Katz (2009) Bookpleasures.com
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Book Details:
Publisher: Outskirts Press (March 30, 2009)
ISBN-10: 143273704X
ISBN-13: 978-1432737047
Language: English
Paperback: 122 Pages
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Genre: Children/Middle Grade Fiction (Ages 9-12)
Print List Price: $10.95
Kindle Edition: $2.99
Amazon Purchase Link:
Cheryl Carpinello's Publisher:
http://museituppublishing.com/musepub/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=238:author&catid=35:authors
Cheryl Carpinello's Blog:
http://carpinelloswritingpages.blogspot.com
Cheryl Carpinello's Websites:
http://www.beyondtodayeducator.com
http://www.beyondtodayeducator.com/Home_Page.html
http://www.beyondtodayeducator.com/Educator_Information.html
http://www.beyondtodayeducator.com/Events.html
http://carpinelloswritingpages.blogspot.com
http://www.polkadotbanner.com
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