Library's review
A young girl in a vaudeville troop sells anti-comet pills to people afraid of the approaching Halley’s Comet, in 1910. A look at vaudeville, community, and the pitfalls of ignorance-based panic and fear. Author’s Notes, Recommended Readings.
Genres
Publication
Feiwel & Friends (2010), 224 pages
Description
In 1910, just before the earth passes through the tail of Halley's Comet, thirteen-year-old Hope McDaniels, whose father is a magician in a traveling vaudeville show, tries to earn enough money to quit the circuit by selling "anti-comet pills," with the help of fellow-performer Buster Keaton.
Awards
SCBWI Crystal Kite Award (2011)
Historical Novel Society Editors' Choice (Children/Young Adult)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
224
Physical description
224 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0312611226 / 9780312611224