- Genre:children's fiction
- Sub-genre:Imagination & Play
- Age Range (years):6 - 8
- Language:English
- Pages:28
- Hardcover ISBN:9781098322786
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Overview
"The Promise" takes place at Playland Amusement Park, a unique Art Deco park that opened in 1928 and is located in Rye, New York. This is the story of a father and son's trip to the park, filled with the alluring magic of Playland and the Grand Carousel. Brilliant, full-page illustrations bring the story to life in memory of the former caretaker of the carousel. Step back in time and enjoy the story of a place that has thrilled children for generations.
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2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Gold Medal winning author, D.M. Jack, presents his new book, "The Promise", taking readers on a magical journey to Playland Amusement Park in Rye, New York. This Art Deco park, made famous in the 1988 film, "Big", opened in 1928 and is one of only a few remaining parks of its kind in the United States.
"The Promise" is the story of a father and son's trip to the park, filled with the alluring magic of Playland and the Grand Carousel. Brilliant, full-page illustrations bring the story to life for readers of any age!
Playland Amusement Park is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is a U.S. National Landmark. The park is home to the Grand Carousel, built by Mangels/Carmel in 1915 and celebrates its 105th year in 2020!
Step back in time and enjoy the story of a place that has thrilled children for generations!
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