You have things to do, children to feed, even work you get paid for. The spine may show signs of wear. They buy her a gift when she retires, but meeting her means having to face up to more in life than they imagined. Unfortunately, the order filled is for the pre-school book with a sticker on it with Zindel's book title. Free Shipping. This is a book that has haunted me for years since I first read it. Oh, this story is wildly unbelievable. It is left open whether Henry and Zelda were really right to convince Miss Applebaum to leave her home and spend her final days in the hospital. Paul Zindel. One of my favorite books, made me laugh made me cry. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. When they take her a begonia, Miss Applebaum meets them at the door wearing a bathrobe. In A Begonia for Miss Applebaum, two high school friends, Henry and Zelda, become closer friends with their lonely elderly high school science teacher. The ending will come as a total surprise to most readers and might prove a bit disturbing to some. Very disappointed in how the author chose to wrap up this tale. They decide to take a begonias her apartment as a good bye gift. Miss Applebaum is overjoyed to see them, but they are dismayed to discover that she is sick--dying of cancer, in fact. all teens and people who love New York City or Central Park. Harpercollins Childrens Books. Stuck for something to read I looked on the library catalogue and found this one. Life is better when you share it with others. Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division, Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division (February 12, 1992). I read this in 8th grade when my teacher suggested this reading. This time, thankfully, Zindel's teen-age characters do not abuse alcohol. Discovering that their beloved former teacher Miss Applebaum is terminally ill, fifteen-year-old Henry and his friend Zelda accompany her on her excursions to the colorful parts of New York City and join her in confronting death with quiet courage Endearing main characters, all three. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Both are good reads, but it was annoying to read the same book in a different guise. A wonderful book about two kids who build a relationship with their teacher, only to learn how to cope with very grown up problems. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for A Begonia for Miss Applebaum at Amazon.com. I do question about how checked out the parents were about the whereabouts of their children! Please try again. Yes, "A Begonia for Miss Applebaum" is a clone of "The Pigman." Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Sigh! Inside of book is a pre-school story, NOT Zindel's A Begonia for Miss Applebaum, Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013. Mass Market Paperback in Good condition They are not actual photos of the physical item for sale and should not be relied upon as a basis for edition or condition. Next Up In Utah. Dr. Oblicheck comes, and Henry and Zelda see him stick a long needle into Miss Applebaum's chest. Both are good reads, but it was annoying to read the same book in a different guise. She made them want to learn and when they return to school after summer break and find that Miss Applebaum is no longer teaching, not only do they want to know why she has stopped, but they want to see her and so take her a begonia. Beautifully written and while sad, is beautiful and hopeful. But, Miss Applebaum has quite a few more things to teach them before she goes. Be the first to ask a question about A Begonia for Miss Applebaum. You'll laugh. As well as the writing being extremely thoughtful-- every description and word felt like it was given special consideration. Overall, A Begonia for Miss Applebaum was a good book. To see what your friends thought of this book. A Begonia for Miss Applebaum by Paul Zindel. Overall, A Begonia for Miss Applebaum was a good book. EMBED. Refresh and try again. Econo-Clad Books, 1990 - Death - 180 pages. Cute book about two students who learn their favorite teacher is dying. This is a really sweet book about two students who love their science teacher. Jomama was going to have a long sausage tonight. I would recommend it to everyone, however old you are. The treatment leaves her feeling better, and she invites them to spend next Saturday in Central Park. Free Shipping. They want to make certain she gets the best treatment available. It says, "Rhyming text and illustrations follow a parade of noisy animals as they make their way to the barn. In A Begonia for Miss Applebaum, two high school friends, Henry and Zelda, become closer friends with their lonely elderly high school science teacher. The treatment leaves her feeling better, and she invites them to spend next Saturday in Central Park. Text will be unmarked and pages crisp. This book typifies Zindel’s ability to look at life from a slightly different slant than most as he infuses humor into one of life’s darkest moments. When the storyline were better to understand, the book automatically nicer. Before Saturday arrives, Zelda finds out th. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers Get it by Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 4 from Memphis, TN; Need it faster? We’d love your help. Share - A Begonia for Miss Applebaum. The climax is a completely memorable, absurd (of course) chain of events. Possible ex library copy, that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Get it by Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1 from Aurora, Illinois; Need it faster? Dr. Oblicheck comes, and Henry and Zelda see him stick a long needle into Miss Applebaum's chest. She made them want to learn and when they return to school after summer break and find that Miss Applebaum is no longer teaching, not only do they want to know why she has stopped, but they want to see her and so take her a begonia. Miss Applebaum stands for all that education strives to attain -- a cinemascopic view of the universe as it applies to each individual in his own special way. When they take her a begonia, Miss Applebaum meets them at the door wearing a bathrobe. They learn so much, but what troubles them most is learning that Miss Applebaum has late stage lung cancer. $2.00 + $2.80 Shipping. It was poignant, gentle and somewhat funny. Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2000. Henry and Zelda care so much for Miss Applebaum that they will do whatever she wants them to do in order to make her happy. [In the second part, Henry and Zelda convince Miss Applebaum to get a second opinion on her condition. As an example of he eccentricity Henry writes that she once brought an embalmed cat to class for dissection because it is part of the New York City syllabus; however she had wrapped it in a gift box "so the class would know that this cat had given a present of its life in order for us to learn about cat anatomy." A Begonia for Miss Applebaum. You can’t stop watching. He was a favorite of mine as a tween in the 1970s and now fast forward 40 odd years, his books still delight. The Pigman was frequently challenged and banned. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for A Begonia for Miss Applebaum at Amazon.com. Buy It Now. Unlike most required reading this is one of the books that made me appreciate reading for my own nourishment. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! This is a wonderful book for teens. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I discovered this author when I was at school and there was a bookshop for a while. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. Please try your request again later. Please try again. Book description on the top of the page is for the WRONG BOOK. or Best Offer. She is obviously tired and having trouble breathing. He wrote 39 books. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The clever rotation between narrators Henry and Zelda, the book's teen-aged protagonists, increases the book's appeal to both genders of middle school readers. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. They decide to take a begonias her apartment as a good bye gift. Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2011. There's a zany science teacher, dying of cancer, and two best friends who are her former students and who learn a lot from her in their last months together. It was poignant, gentle and somewhat funny. Get it by Friday, Nov 27 from ; Toledo, Ohio • Good condition • 60 day returns - Free returns. She shows them her favorite haunts and Central Park's "roller coaster." In the twenty-first century educational world with its emphasis on passing tests, I don't know if Miss Applebaum would survive; but reading this short book and her effect on her students and what they take away from her class make me realize that a few more Miss Applebaums in the classroom would be beneficial. Henry and Zelda arrive at the beginning of the school year to find that their favorite teacher, Miss Applebaum, has retired. Please note, I read this book over 15 years ago, when I was in middle school. I love Paul Zindel! They find her apartment filled with plants, books on all subjects, and various old scientific "stuff" such as a falling apart skeleton, old microscopes. I do question if some boundaries were crossed between the teacher and her students, but since she was no longer teaching and the fact that she was in the final weeks of her life, it can be forgiven. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Miss Applebaum is thrilled to see them and hopes to see them again. I loved and cried reading it. $4.13. I think A Begonia for Miss Applebaum's ending has most likely earned it a spot on that challenged and banned list. Both are good reads, but it was annoying to read the same book in a different guise. Of course I liked the teacher in it and that the kids had such respect for her. Share - A Begonia for Miss Applebaum; Paul Zindel. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. I HIGHLY recommend it. You were introduced to miss Applebaum; the main caracter. They find her apartment filled with plants, books on all subjects, and various old scientific "stuff" such as a falling apart skeleton, old microscopes, all sorts of magnets. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2001, Wow,this book was truely the best book I've ever read!You should take my advice,and read this book.Its not just a book for kids either,I think adults would like this book too!Wonderful Book! A skeleton is used as a lock box for cash. Welcome back. -Henry”, Authors whose names begin with x, y, or z, Mystery Solved: Why Hollywood Is Obsessed with the Whodunit. Before Saturday arrives, Zelda finds out that Miss Applebaum has terminal cancer. They decide to bring her a begonia, and soon learn that she is actually dying of cancer. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Although in the middle it were better and the storyline were also better to understand. A Begonia for Miss Applebaum. They soon realize that Miss Applebaum is terminally ll. $4.14. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Also loved the trip back in time to 1980s. A Begonia for Miss Applebaum by Zindel, Paul A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2016. At the end of "A Begonia for Miss Applebaum," readers will also feel bereft, at having to say goodbye to three such endearing characters. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. I was an advanced reader from an early age, which meant I got to read the 12+ books at the library when I was nine – I got special permission from my teacher and the library staff ( I know – I sound like a clever clogs!) Although this book was good -it is almost thouroughly impossible to miss with Paul Zindel- it was very much like his most famous book, The Pigman. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. More shipping options available at checkout • Good condition Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Get it by Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10 from US, United States • Like New condition • 30 day returns - Free returns; Book is in Like New / near Mint Condition. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Just as in The Pigman, the male and female protagonists narrate alternate chapters, and one fills in what the other leaves out. A Begonia for Miss Applebaum The Undertaker’s Gone Bananas My Darling, My Hamburger Harry and Hortense at Hormone High The Pigman & Me The Amazing and Death-Defying Diary of Eugene Dingman I Never Loved Your Mind Confessions of a Teenage Baboon David and Della The Girl Who Wanted a Boy Henry Ledniz and Zelda Einnab are distressed when their favorite science teacher, Miss Applebaum, retires suddenly. You'll cry. It would be great for 4th-6th graders. Henry Ledniz and Zelda Einnab are distressed when their favorite science teacher, Miss Applebaum, retires suddenly. A Begonia for Miss Applebaum. there were a few jokes but the story was hard to understand. Please try again. Henry and Zelda find that their favorite teacher, Miss Applebaum, has unexpectedly retired, and they decide to visit her and bring her a begonia. The clever rotation between narrators Henry and Zelda, the book's teen-aged protagonists, increases the book's appeal to both genders of middle school readers. Henry Ledniz and Zelda Einnab are distressed when their favorite science teacher, Miss Applebaum, retires suddenly. Both are good reads, but it was annoying to read the same book in a different guise. A very sad, moving story. This was one of my battle of the books choices and I thought it was kind of weird. This did not disappoint and actually tells you the ending at the beginning and then proceeds to tell the backstory. In A Begonia for Miss Applebaum, two high school friends, Henry and Zelda, become closer friends with their lonely elderly high school science teacher. GOOD. It was pretty good for a teenager book. A Begonia for Miss Applebaum Oh how lucky Henry Maxillian Ledwiz and Zelda Einnob were to have had a science teacher like Miss Alice Applebaum. A begonia for Miss Applebaum by Paul Zindel, 1989, Harper & Row edition, in English - 1st ed. Paul Zindel won the Pulitizer Prize for Drama for The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Margolds in 1971. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. This young adult novel speaks to the impact great teachers can have on their students. Read "Begonia." A BEGONIA FOR MISS APPLEBAUM By Paul Zindel **Mint Condition** $19.49 Free Shipping. You'll cheer for Henry and Zelda. Free Shipping. Overall, A Begonia for Miss Applebaum was a good book. His novels are always slightly quirky, well written and have a dark side. She is obviously tired and having trouble breathing. February 12th 1992 Bernice, Miss Applebaum's niece, represents all that may be misinterpreted in society, a woman whose motives may be questioned until her rationale is understood. The start of the book wasn't the best in my opinion. In A Begonia for Miss Applebaum, two high school friends, Henry and Zelda, become closer friends with their lonely elderly high school science teacher. Miss Alice Applebaum, the beloved and slightly eccentric science teacher of Henry Maxillian Ledwiz and Zelda, Einnob retires suddenly. I loved this book as I love all of Paul Zindel's books. It was poignant, gentle and somewhat funny. More shipping options available at checkout • Good condition • 30 day returns - Buyer pays return shipping; Sku: 0553287656-3 … I discovered this author when I was at school and there was a bookshop for a while. Despite it being a long time and not being able to completely recollect the story in vivid detail, I remember loving this book so much when I read it-- I remember being extremely moved by it's sensitivity surrounding death. [tragic. Enjoyed this story up until the far-fetched, unbelievable, impractical ending. Stuck for something to read I looked on the library catalogue and found this one. A Begonia for Miss Applebaum by Paul Zindel. Both are good reads, but it was annoying to read the same book in a different guise. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for A Begonia for Miss Applebaum at Amazon.com. It tells how two teens in New York City enjoyed spending time with their retired Biology teacher after she retired. When they take her a begonia, Miss Applebaum meets them at the door wearing a bathrobe. 5 out of 5. Add to cart. $4.49. It was a very good book however the ending was very sad. I pulled this out of my school books the other day and read it in a day. "A Begonia for Miss Applebaum" was wonderful! Hardcover. In fact, Miss Applebaum hasn't very long to live. The description is for a pre-school book. It is a little dated, but it is a good read for any one who has ever had a special connection with a teacher. Yes, "A Begonia for Miss Applebaum" is a clone of "The Pigman." The end was in my opinion the best of the book, because it were more and more exciting. Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2000. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. 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