This novel was inspired by real life events that, sadly, are a part of the complex everyday reality of living in the middle east. While writing in a wide variety of formats, for both adults and younger readers, moed kass is most noted in the united states for her awardwinning 2004 novel real time. Real time by pnina moed kass by shinigami kidd on prezi. Published credits of pnina moed kass include real time. In this book there are four characters throughout the entire book. Similar to vantage point there is no overall theme of real time because you have multiple character perspectives over a same incident. Sixteenyearold thomas, from berlin, seeking answers to questions about his grandfather, a nazi officer in world war ii. This page turner will surely keep your attention as you eagerly hang on to every word. To be more precise, it portrays conflicts between terrorists, patriots, soldiers, students, civilians, doctors and many more. Her ya novel, real time was published by clarion, translated into german and french, and won the sydney taylor ya award, the national jewish book award, an ala listing, and a one book one community tour. Real time is written so that the perspective is constantly jumping from one character to another so that you get everyones back stories in bits and pieces and you experience all of their grief and shock in a personal way. Authors notebook pnina moed kass posted on july 29, 2010 by barbara krasner jewish childrens writer, pnina moed kass i first became acquainted with author pnina moed kass when i read her novel, real time, which won the sydney taylor book award in 2004 and the national jewish book award in 2005.
To edit or update the above biography on pnina moed kass, please log in or register. Verafrom odessa and reclaiming her jewish heritage. Pnina moed kass has been living in israel since 1969. Were not finished writing the pnina moed kass biography yet. Sixteenyearold thomas, from berlin, seeking answers to questions. Pnina was born in belgium, educated in the united states, and has been living in israel since 1968. Set in contemporary israel, this powerful novel is narrated in real time. Pnina kass was born in belgium and grew up in new york city. A tense and heartbreaking day unfolds in contemporary israel as readers view a suicide bombing through a complex kaleidoscope of perspectives. Pnina moed kass, born 1938 is an american who has lived in israel for than thirty five years she is a professional writer whose credits include short stories, television series, and picture books pnina moed kass has been living in israel since 1968. Sixteenyearold thomas travels from berlin to volunteer on a kibbutz and to research his grandfather, a nazi officer. She is an american who has lived in israel for over 35 years. In her novel real time, pnina moed kass examines the effects of one fateful moment on the lives of many different people.
After studying political science and art history, she worked in the advertising and music industry. If just one character told the story, so many aspects of it would not be seen. Pnina moedkass biography real, time, israel, and novel. Set in contemporary israel, this powerful novel is narrated in real time by many voices. Englishlanguage textbooks, tv scripts, advertising material, freelance editor. For older students, however, critical literacy is used in the teaching of complex young adult novels, like real time, written by pnina moed kass, an american who spent 35 years in israel.
Theme once thought living in israel was a major consequence due to the. Oct 18, 2004 real time by pnina moed kassi is a fictional story set in realistic times. Kimball start the religion of some people in israel is judaism, but there is also a large population of muslims and christians. Oct 09, 2008 at the end of the book, a new voice is brought in, and another attack is being planned to illustrate the cycle is never ending. Sa the lives of several characters from diverse backgrounds intersect in one violent encounter that will leave none of them unchanged.
Real time is pnina kass moeds novel set in contemporary israel, telling a story in real time, in which the lives of so many people come together. Pnina moed kass books, biography, contact information. She taught high school english both in the united states and later in israel. Ebook download ebook real time by kass, pnina moed. It wasnt the way that i wanted the book to end but given that the world we live in is such a dangerous place it is probably the only way the book could end realistically. Jul 29, 2010 jewish childrens writer, pnina moed kass. Reading the book made me extremely emotional because it was believable and written in a. In her book, kass relates the events that led up to an explosion on a bus traveling outside jerusalem, as well as the aftermath of the attack. Mrs kass is a professional writer whose credits include short stories,television stories,and picture books. The way this story is told, in as the title suggests real time, switching back and forth between several narrators, is a part of what makes it amazing. Stevies tricycle first little golden book by moedkass, pnina and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The story is told with multiple narrators and a tight timeline. Real time by pnina moed kassi is a fictional story set in realistic times. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Pnina moed kass is an american who has lived in israel for more than thirtyfive years. Pnina moed kass primary author only author division.
If you love pnina, join us on facebook and well keep you updated on moed kass s progress. The plot and setting of this story was what really made this book special and i really recommend real time. After teaching high school english for a number of years she decided to take a break and go back to writing her writing background in. This novel is inspired by real life events that sadly are a part of the complex everyday reality of living in the middle east. For you who are passing away of books and still obtain the motivations from publications, it is truly fantastic to be here. While writing in a wide variety of formats, for both adults and younger readers, moedkass is most noted in the united states for her awardwinning 2004.
Seemingly unrelated people are linked through their direct or indirect involvement in the explosion of an israeli bus by a suicide bomber. List of books by author pnina moed kass thriftbooks. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Pnina kass, who lives in israel, delivers an evenhanded and powerful portrayal of the complex world her characters inhabit. Pnina moed kass has been living in israel since 1968.
She is a professional writer whose credits include short stories, television series, and picture books. Her literary work includes short stories that have been published in newspapers, and anthologies, scripts, lyrics, storybook. Real time by pnina moed kass overview set in contemporary israel, this powerful novel is narrated in real time by many voices. Sixteenyearold thomas, from berlin, seeking answers. Pnina moed kass books, biography, quotes read print. This novel was inspired by reallife events that, sadly, are a part of the complex everyday reality of living in the middle east. Pnina moed kass is currently considered a single author. Moed kass is most noted in the united states for her award wining 2004 novel real time. Chilling, suspenseful, and frighteningly real, this novel could be the back story behind tomorrows news. She is a professional writer whose credits include short. Veras been living on the kibbutz for three years, since she. Pnina kass sixteenyearold tomas wanninger persuades his mother to let him leave germany to volunteer at a kibbutz in israel, where he experiences a violent political attack and finds answers about his own. I first became acquainted with author pnina moed kass when i read her novel, real time, which won the sydney taylor book award in 2004 and the national jewish book award in 2005.
Authors notebook pnina moed kass the whole megillah. Pnina moed kass is a published author of young adult books. The book, real time, by pnina moed kass, is a realistic fiction showing conflict between israel and palestine during 1995 like the ones above. Moedkasss contemporary novel finds a german teen working at an israeli kibbutz where an act of politically motivated violence reveals facts about the boys. Pnina kass moed is a brilliant writer, and the story she tells in real time is equally brilliant. Veras been living on the kibbutz for three years, since she left her native. Theme once thought living in israel was a major consequence due to the activities that take place in its nature. Pnina moedkass is a freelance writer who, while born in belgium and educated in the united states, now lives and works in israel.
In this timely novel set in israel, kass tommys new. Real time tells the story of several lives intersecting at a moment in time where there happens to be an suicide bomb attack on a bus. Pnina moed kass, born 1938 is an american who has lived in israel for more than thirtyfive years. Pnina moed kass is a writer of childrens literature working in many genres. Or by reading a book real time by kass, pnina moed july 24, 2006 paperback, by pnina moed kass everybody will certainly have certain characteristic to get the inspiration. Jan 09, 2014 the way this story is told, in as the title suggests real time, switching back and forth between several narrators, is a part of what makes it amazing.
Thomaslives from berlin and seeking questions about his grandfather. She is a professional writer whose credits include short stories, television. Pnina moed kass is a freelance writer who, while born in belgium and educated in the united states, now lives and works in israel. Baruch, the kibbutzs gardener, is a holocaust survivor. Hebrew language picture books ages 26, keter publishing, jerusalem, israel. Real time by pnina moed kass 20060724 pnina moed kass on. About the author pnina moed kass is an american who has lived in israel for more than thirtyfive years. Real time by pnina moed kass 9780618691746 booktopia. If you have tid bits about pnina moed kass s life that would be useful in writing the biography, email us. Pnina moedkass biography personal, addresses, career. There is some exposition about the characters before the explosion and the attempt at healing after.