Herbert Rowbarge |
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Author:
| Babbitt, Natalie |
ISBN: | 978-1-250-07510-9 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2016 |
Publisher: | Square Fish
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $18.99 |
Book Description:
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Herbert Rowbarge has an identical twin who lives ninety miles away, but he doesn't know about him. All he does know is that he gets a weird feeling when he looks into mirrors or watches his twin daughters. The only thing that makes him happy is the amusement park that he has created: it was the dream of his childhood, and it is complete with a merry-go-round with many pairs of beasts. Told from the points of view of Herbert and of his daughters, this family story explores what it...
More DescriptionHerbert Rowbarge has an identical twin who lives ninety miles away, but he doesn't know about him. All he does know is that he gets a weird feeling when he looks into mirrors or watches his twin daughters. The only thing that makes him happy is the amusement park that he has created: it was the dream of his childhood, and it is complete with a merry-go-round with many pairs of beasts. Told from the points of view of Herbert and of his daughters, this family story explores what it meansto be a self-made man to the exclusion of all others - and the relationship between twins, whether you know you are one or not.