Sarny (novel)
| Author | Gary Paulsen |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Nightjohn series |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Dell Books |
Publication date | September 8, 1997 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 192 pp |
| ISBN | 0-385-32195-3 |
| OCLC | 36201416 |
| LC Class | PZ7.P2843 Sar 1997 |
| Preceded by | Nightjohn |
Sarny: A Life Remembered is the sequel to Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen. It was published on September 8, 1997 by Dell Books.[1]
Critics provided mixed reviews, with Booklist offering a starred review.[2] Publishers Weekly called the protagonist "a noble character who carries Paulsen's message of the power of literacy" and referred to the story as "a page-turner".[3] Kirkus Reviews added that "Sarny's indomitability will win over skeptics, and the way her ability to read frees more than her body will not be lost on thoughtful readers."[4]
However, Kirkus Reviews also noted that the novel's "ending seems abrupt".[4] Multiple reviewers criticized some points of ease within the story. Kirkus Reviews noted that "the plot takes too many convenient turns",[4] while Publishers Weekly argued that "young adults more familiar with the complexities of America after the Civil War may find that this sugar-coated tale goes down a bit too easily".[3]
The Young Adult Library Services Association included Sarny on their 1998 list of Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.[5]
References
- ^ Paulsen, Gary (1999). Sarny, a life remembered. Internet Archive. New York, N.Y. : Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers. ISBN 978-0-440-21973-6.
- ^ "Sarny: A Life Remembered". Booklist. October 1, 1997. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "Sarny by Gary Paulsen". Publishers Weekly. September 1, 1997. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Sarny". Kirkus Reviews. July 1, 1997. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers: 1998". Booklist. March 15, 1998. Retrieved March 15, 2026.