Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902–1999)
Author of Adam of the Road
About the Author
Elizabeth Janet Gray was born and grew up in Philadelphia. She was graduated from Bryn Mawr College, and in the years that followed, under the names Elizabeth Janet Gray and Elizabeth Gray Vining, she wrote many books for adults and children, including the Newbery Award winner Adam of the Road show more During and immediately after World War II, Mrs. Vining worked for the American Friends Service Committee. In 1946 she was appointed tutor to Crown Prince Akihito of Japan and later wrote the widely read Windows for the Crown Prince. She is the author of several novels and biographies and two autobiographical works Elizabeth Gray Vining lives south of Philadelphia, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania show less
Series
Works by Elizabeth Gray Vining
Facing one's own death 10 copies
John Woolman, Quaker saint 9 copies
Tilly-Tod 1 copy
Meredith's Ann 1 copy
A Blush of Boys 1 copy
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- Canonical name
- Vining, Elizabeth Gray
- Legal name
- Vining, Elizabeth Janet Gray
- Other names
- Gray, Elizabeth Janet
- Birthdate
- 1902-10-06
- Date of death
- 1999-11-27
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Place of death
- Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
- Places of residence
- Pennsylvania, USA
North Carolina, USA
Japan
New Jersey, USA
North Carolina, USA - Education
- Bryn Mawr College
Drexel University (Drexel Institute) - Occupations
- librarian
tutor to Crown Prince Akihito - Japan - Organizations
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Society of Friends
American Friends Service Committee - Awards and honors
- Newbery Award 1943
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class
Order of the Precious Crown
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Adam of the road by Elizabeth Gray Vining
I remembered this from my younger years so was glad to find it again to read to my son. We both loved it. This boy who searches all over to find his dog and his father, and has a bit role for a horse. Now to pass it on to grandkids who are infatuated with medieval times; this will give them a new aspect to try out, instead of only thinking of kings & queens (or robbers...
I read this the summer between sixth and seventh (elementary and junior high), as one of the books I got from my elementary school library during their purge of the shelves.
Its beat up, missing its dust jacket, somewhat torn up and shabby with aged tape markings and pages torn out from the front and back. Its originally from 1945 and its age, even back in 1996, showed. Its one of the books I affectionately called "Baby Boomer Teen Lit".
Its hard to connect with Sandy for me now, though as a 12 year old it was easier as I had no idea what being a teenager meant.
I also find it hard to stay interested in what is essentially a story about a girl relaxing for the summer. Her biggest problem is the new family maid, who resembles the witch from Hansel & Greta, and the guy she admires catching her at her worst moments. She doesn't seem that upset about her future plans (or lack thereof).
Its just her going through her days. A kind of slice of life book I had little interest in.… (more)
Its beat up, missing its dust jacket, somewhat torn up and shabby with aged tape markings and pages torn out from the front and back. Its originally from 1945 and its age, even back in 1996, showed. Its one of the books I affectionately called "Baby Boomer Teen Lit".
Its hard to connect with Sandy for me now, though as a 12 year old it was easier as I had no idea what being a teenager meant.
I also find it hard to stay interested in what is essentially a story about a girl relaxing for the summer. Her biggest problem is the new family maid, who resembles the witch from Hansel & Greta, and the guy she admires catching her at her worst moments. She doesn't seem that upset about her future plans (or lack thereof).
Its just her going through her days. A kind of slice of life book I had little interest in.… (more)
Eleven-year-old Adam loved to travel throughout thirteenth century England with his father, a wandering minstrel, and his dog, Nick. But when Nick is stolen and his father disappears, Adam suddenly finds himself alone. He searches the same roads he traveled with his father, meeting various people along the way. But will Adam ever find his father and dog and end his desperate search?
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Statistics
- Works
- 43
- Also by
- 1
- Members
- 5,035
- Popularity
- #4,967
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 64
- ISBNs
- 78
- Languages
- 2