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Diamond Willow Paperback – May 10, 2011

by Helen Frost (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 137 ratings
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Twelve-year-old Willow would rather blend in than stick out. But she still wants to be seen for who she is. She wants her parents to notice that she is growing up. She wants her best friend to like her better than she likes a certain boy. She wants, more than anything, to mush the dogs out to her grandparents' house, by herself, with Roxy in the lead. But sometimes when it's just you, one mistake can have frightening consequences . . . And when Willow stumbles, it takes a surprising group of friends to help her make things right again.

Using diamond-shaped poems inspired by forms found in polished diamond willow sticks, Helen Frost tells the moving story of Willow and her family. Hidden messages within each diamond carry the reader further, into feelings Willow doesn't reveal even to herself.
Diamond Willow is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    144 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    670L
  6. Dimensions
    5.2 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches
  7. Publication date
    May 10, 2011
  8. ISBN-10
    0274895048
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0312603830
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“Frost invents an ingenious poetic form for her story that is both stable and fluid; like the diamond willow branches that she is imitating, the diamond shapes of her poems vary. . . . Frost has spun metaphoric gold out of an evocative natural landscape, and she knows just how to craft it into an elegant and moving story of a young girl's deepening understanding of the relationships she shares with those around her.” ―The Bulletin for Center of Children's Books, Starred Review

“This complex and elegant novel will resonate with readers who savor powerful drama and multifaceted characters.” ―School Library Journal

“Set in a remote part of Alaska, this story in easy-to-read verse blends exciting survival adventure with a contemporary girl's discovery of family roots and secrets.” ―Booklist

“This delightful novel is a must-read.” ―VOYA

“Frost presents her story in a series of poems in Willow's voice, using a form inspired by the marks on a diamond willow stick.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Twelve-year-old Willow longs to take the family's beloved sled dogs on her first solo run to her grandparents' cabin. Inspired by gifts created from diamond willow, Helen Frost has composed unique diamond-shaped poems that reveal the touching story of Willow, her immediate family, and her ancestors, whose spirits reside in many of the animals of the Alaskan wilderness she encounters.” ―Tish Gayle, The Blue Marble Bookstore, Fort Thomas, KY

“As it takes us gliding along on a dogsled with Willow into the depths of the snowy Alaskan interior, Diamond Willow illustrates oneness, forgiveness, joyfulness, and how a child can sometimes teach her parents well.” ―Richie's Picks

About the Author

Helen Frost is the author of several books for young people, including Hidden, Diamond Willow, Crossing Stones, The Braid, and Keesha’s House, selected an Honor Book for the Michael L. Printz Award. Helen Frost was born in 1949 in South Dakota, the fifth of ten children. She recalls the summer her family moved from South Dakota to Oregon, traveling in a big trailer and camping in places like the Badlands and Yellowstone. Her father told the family stories before they went to sleep, and Helen would dream about their travels, her family, and their old house. “That’s how I became a writer,” she says. “I didn’t know it at the time, but all those things were accumulating somewhere inside me.” As a child, she loved to travel, think, swim, sing, learn, canoe, write, argue, sew, play the piano, play softball, play with dolls, daydream, read, go fishing, and climb trees. Now, when she sits down to write, her own experiences become the details of her stories. Helen has lived in South Dakota, Oregon, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Scotland, Colorado, Alaska, California, and Indiana. She currently lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0312603835
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; Reprint edition (May 10, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0274895048
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312603830
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 670L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Helen Frost's novels, poetry, and picture books are loved by readers of all ages. They have won many honors and awards, including a Michael L. Printz honor for "Keesha's House," and inclusion on Best Books for Young Adults, ALA Notables, and over 50 state award lists.

    Helen grew up in a large family, first in Brookings, South Dakota, and later in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. She now lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where her yard is a "Monarch Waystation."

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William Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story written in a very unique way.
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We read Diamond Willow with our 12 year old grandson as a book club over Zoom. There was bravery, courage, friendship, love and adventure wrapped up in one book.
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Vanessa Herring
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
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My 4th-grade son loved the storyline, the interesting way the words were written, and the secret messages within the passages. Excellent book! He said he was disappointed when it ended because he wanted to read more about Willow!
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lilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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This is a very well-written diamante poem format book!! Culturally relevant and an amazing read to add to home or classroom.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sooo good
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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Good book sad too! Love it
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book with low reading ability and high interest level
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
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I am going to use this book for my Special Education English Class. It has an accessible reading level and a high interest level. It is a good subject for Rural Students.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the bast book ever!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
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I love this book! This is a heartwarming story about the love a girl has for her dog. I will read this book many times.
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Linda Helf
4.0 out of 5 stars This is a book that uses print format and free ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015
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This is a book that uses print format and free poetic form to tell a story grounded in cultural beliefs and traditions of Native Americans. The storyline will engage readers as they follow the trip of a 12 year old Native girl taking her huskies to her grandparents.
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Forster
5.0 out of 5 stars My 9 year old daughter loved it
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
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My nine year old daughter loved this book. It was the first one she read where she really identified with the main character. We got it from the library, but she loved it so much and wanted to read it over and over, so I got the paperback for her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing. I love the diamond shape on each page
Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2018
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This book is amazing. I love the diamond shape on each page, and the bold words that have meaning themselves. The whole book is brilliantly written. What a talented author!
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maybelline
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone would love the story and the format.
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2019
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Read to both my Granddaughters, age 9, they loved it.
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