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You Say You Want A Revolution?
By Amy C. Murphy
IN LORRAINE LACHS first novel,
Flowers for Mei-Ling,
she takes the words of the Beatles song Revolution
to heart. The questioning impulse behind the lyrics parallels
the purpose Lachs defines and develops through her novel: to consider
not only the efficacy of revolutionary endeavors, but also the
cost, often a personal one, of maintaining civilizations and the
status quo they represent. By developing the history of her character, Mei-Ling Wang, Lachs
manifests a subtle critique of both revolutionary aims and the
preservation of socioeconomic systems. Through the experiences
of Mei-Ling and the other characters in her novel, Lachs shows
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And
gains
Greystone Kids
Inside in: X-Rays of Nature’s Hidden World by Jan Paul Schutten, illus. by Arie Van ‘t Riet, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Oct. 12, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-679-6), provides a look at creatures and their natural habitats using x-ray techniques and photographs. Ages 2–7.
How Beautiful by Antonella Capetti, illus. by Melissa Castrillon (Nov. 2, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-853-0). A curious caterpillar searches for the true meaning of the word
beautiful. Ages 4–8.
Little Narwhal, Not Alone by Tiffany Stone, illus. by Ashlyn Anstee (Oct. 12, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-620-8). In a tale inspired by real events, a lost narwhal in search of other narwhals finds a pod of beluga whales instead. Ages 4–8.
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Thursday 30
LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS. Never mind that Barnum & Bailey
abandoned the Old Pueblo after whining about Tucson Convention
Center fees. They ve been replaced by more than 200 exotic animals
and performers, and a tent bigger than Don Diamond s bankroll,
as the Carson & Barnes Five-Ring Circus rolls into town. Billed as the world s biggest big top, this extravaganza
features everything you d expect, from growling tigers and roaring
pachyderms to bittersweet clowns and cigar-chomping carnies. The
action begins today with a free 6:30 a.m. tent raising at Rillito
Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Regular performances are 4:30 and 7:30