The book follows four main characters, liz, sean, dennis, and maggie, as they struggle with. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel fantastic fiction. Mar 09, 2018 zindel was actually a pretty awesome author, and i think that sometimes his over the top zaniness really makes the novel. Paul zindels my darling, my hamburger has attained the status of classic in ya fiction. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel michelle abraham exposition this book had taken place in the late 1960s in a suburban area. It was published by harperteen and has a total of 163 pages in the book. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. The most astonishing thing is that the book came out in 1969 and roe wade didnt pass.
His other novels include my darling, my hamburger 1969, i never loved your. Funny book i read this book in high school and loved it. The story focuses on four friends, liz carstensen, sean collins, maggie. Four friends,two couples, one year that will change their lives. Essentially, my darling, my hamburger is a book about first love, but it is more than that, rather it is a book on how teens deal with sexuality. My darling, my hamburger is a young adult novel written by paul zindel, first published in 1969. Npr coverage of my darling, my hamburger by paul zindel. My darling, my hamburger questions and answers enotes. My darling, my hamburger, paul zindels 1969 novel that explores issues of teen romance, pregnancy, and. My darling, my hamburger, zindels second young adult novel, was the first to use the type of offbeat title which would become a kind of zindel trademark.
Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. I love my boy friend, but do i love him enough to have sex with him. Four friends,two couples, one year that will change their. One reason is because it really shows how some teenagers go through on their school life their life at home and their own life. I have never read my darling, my hamburger, but i have read pardon me, youre stepping on my eyeball, which is by far his best book. Four friends, two couples, one year that will change their lives. Goodreads members who liked my darling, my hamburger also liked. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel as senior year rolls around, two unlikely couples find themselves caught between desire and the fear of intimacy. Mar 29, 2005 in my darling, my hamburger, they talk about many topics amoung teens today. Liz dragged her trig book along the wall files so that it clicked at every crack. My darling, my hamburger is a novel about adolescent love. Books like my darling, my hamburger and forever, as well as the movies, gave us a chance to think about those types of events and emotions and the possible outcomes, without actually having to do the deed, which in hindsight ill admit we were mostly not mature. His other novels include my darling, my hamburger 1969, i never loved your mind 1970, pardon me, youre stepping on my eyeball 1976, confessions of a teenage baboon 1977, and the undertakers gone bananas 1978. My darling caroline marked the debut of usa today bestselling author adele ashworthand now its.
Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or. Review of my darling my hamburger the book my darling my hamburger written by paul zindel is young adult novel, i really suggest you to read this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Books like my darling, my hamburger and forever, as well as the movies, gave us a chance to think about those types of events and emotions and the possible outcomes, without actually having to do the deed, which in hindsight ill admit we were mostly not mature enough to handle. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. I had so many thoughts when reading it and when i finished i just could not wait to get them down. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel whose best known title might have been the effect of gamma rays on maninthemoon marigolds, which i have not yet read. My darling, my hamburger paul zindel classic novels. My darling, my hamburger by michelle abraham on prezi. Liz and sean, both beautiful and popular, are madly in love and completely misunderstood by their. My darling, my hamburger lesson plans for teachers. My darling, my hamburger lions by zindel, paul paperback book the fast free. Mar 29, 2005 paul zindels my darling, my hamburger has attained the status of classic in ya fiction. In my darling, my hamburger, they talk about many topics amoung teens today.
Enter your zip code below to purchase from an indie close to you. A book that has been read but is in good condition. All of my efforts were to no avail until this past weekend when i came across a children literature database on my universitys website. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel, 1984, bantam edition, bantam ed. My darling, my hamburger questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on my darling, my. Out of all books the books i read when i was younger im now in my 20s this is about the only one i can remember. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel, paperback. She is walking through the auditorium with her best friend liz carstensen. In one scene maggie is a clod, then she was like an entirely different girl, slender and selfpossessed. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel scholastic. A quiet little book about four teenagers in their senior year in high school and the choices they make to get them through.
My darling, my hamburger npr coverage of my darling, my hamburger by paul zindel. As the novel opens, high school senior maggie tobin tells her friend, liz carstensen, that another. Scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Buy a cheap copy of my darling, my hamburger book by paul zindel. My darling, my hamburger is paul zindels novel of teenage angst set in the late 1960s. It was written in a way that felt just like my life at the time. Fiction four high school seniors struggle with the responsibilities of growing up, particularly the problems of an intimate relationship.
Zindel wrote more than fifty books over the course of his life, including the popular my darling, my hamburger. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel, paperback barnes. This certain time period and place was chosen by the author so the reader understands why the characters act the way they do and doesnt find some. The pigman 1968, which is about a lonely widower and two destructive teenagers, has sold more than 1 million copies. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel lost classics of. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Paperback, 163 pages, harpercollins childrens books, list price. The title of this book is my darling, my hamburger and it was written by paul zindel. As my darling, my hamburger develops it becomes apparent that zindel believed that at least a part of the cynicism expressed by his teenage characters must be attributed to their sense of having. The fifth book in the dawn of the clans series takes readers back to. Shipping cost may be slightly higher depending on weight of book and shipping destination.
Liz and sean, both beautiful and popular, are madly in. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel 9780060757366. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel book cover, description, publication history. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. First published in 1969, it has never been out of print. The my darling, my hamburger lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. My darling, my hamburger paul zindel brand new paperback book ebay best price.
Find books like my darling, my hamburger from the worlds largest community of readers. Zindel was actually a pretty awesome author, and i think that sometimes his over the top zaniness really makes the novel. Review of my darling, my hamburger by paul zindel good. My darling, my hamburger is a young adult novel by paul zindel. Two couples are featured, maggie and dennis testing relationship waters for the first time, and liz and sean who engaged in sex. My darling, my hamburger paperback march 29, 2005 by paul zindel author. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Buy my darling, my hamburger by paul zindel online at alibris. My darling, my hamburger 1984 edition open library. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Paul zindel four high school seniors struggle with the responsibilities of growing up, particularly the problems of an intimate relationship. In the book a senior named liz faces problems like. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel was a book i chose for a book report. As part one begins, the reader meets the storys protagonist, maggie tobin. My darling, my hamburger part 1, chapter 1 summary. A a liz and sean, misunderstood by their parents, confused but certain they are in love, have an affair that ends shatteringly. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of my darling, my hamburger by paul zindel.
I just bought it again recently and i still love it. My darling, my hamburger has been added to your cart add to cart. The four main charactersliz, sean, dennis, and maggieexperience difficulties with their parents, their desires, their expectations of love, and their responsibilities. My darling, my hamburger paul zindel harperteen 163 pages i want to issue a spoiler alert right off the bat. Liz and sean, both beautiful and popular, are madly in love and completely misunderstood by their parents. My darling, my hamburger by paul zindel, 9780060757366, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. My darling, my hamburger specifically deals with teen sexuality, abuse with the home, teen. This study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of my darling, my hamburger. Zindel wrote more than fifty books over the course of his life, including the. The book follows four main characters, liz, sean, dennis, and maggie, as they struggle with romance, the decision to have sex, contraception, communication, and loneliness. Maggie and dennis, just as confused, take their first steps toward understanding the demands life makes on. Many of his novels have zany titles, such as my darling, my hamburger, pardon me, youre stepping on my eyeball. Books similar to my darling, my hamburger my darling, my hamburger.