Books by Michael Mazo
Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
When Ming arrives in San Francisco after the long boat journey from China, his older brothers waste no time warning him: "Chinese should not go outside Chinatown." But Ming risks doing just that, and when he meets Patrick, he knows the young Irish boy has a kind heart, and begins a remarkable friendship that brings their two very different communities together.
Illustrated in Chris Soentpiet's richly detailed watercolor paintings, this long-awaited follow-up to the award-winning Coolies helps to tell the precious, rare story of the first Chinese immigrants and their pursuit of the American Dream.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they agree: brothers stick together. Always. A sweet and humorous companion to David McPhail's Sisters, a favorite since 1984, Brothers celebrates the lasting bond between siblings.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they agree: brothers stick together. Always. A sweet and humorous companion to David McPhail's Sisters, a favorite since 1984, Brothers celebrates the lasting bond between siblings.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
Product Description
Whether the rivalry is about territory, possessions, the biggest, or the most, anyone with a sibling will relate to the ongoing competition between these two canines. Taken to ridiculous heights, this series of situations with surprisingly human overtones illustrates their ongoing struggle to get along. It’s a rivalry that knows no bounds.
Julius the Elder describes how he dominates, tricks, subdues, and, yes, even admires his exuberant young pup of a brother. William the Upstart, on the other hand, demonstrates he is his own dog whatever the consequences. The results are hilarious and tinged with history. In the end, no one would ever dare to question the singular bond demonstrated in Brothers.
This age-old subject has been given a new twist by two very funny men. It’s perfect for almost any occasion, especially if a good chuckle is in order. And as we laugh at the antics of Julius and William, we just may learn to laugh at ourselves.
From Publishers Weekly
Newcomers Mazo and Soloviov vie for laughs—screenplay-sharp lines on the left, madcap paintings on the right—in this account of canine sibling rivalry, easily transposed to reflect human dynamics. Julius narrates with all the requisite condescension and knowingness of an older sibling (he calls his younger brother William the Upstart). He thinks the toilet is the Fountain of Youth and not a drinking bowl at all. He insists that when he's tall enough, he will drink from it and remain eternally young, Julius says. Set against black backgrounds, Soloviov's scenes recall black velvet tapestries and poker-playing dogs, but Julian and William are postmodern ironic, especially when they are shown at the dog United Nations and William bangs his shoe on the desk. Their rivalry notwithstanding, Julius takes his brotherly duties seriously, emphasizing the importance of manners (Despite my fine example, William is certain he must steal his food in order to eat) and higher achievement (It is not greed that inspires us to stuff forty tennis balls into our mouths—it is ambition). Adult siblings in particular will profit from Julius's sparkling exposition of the fraternal relationship. All ages. (Nov.)
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From Booklist
In this quirky and verbose picture book for elementary students, two dog brothers discuss varying aspects of siblinghood. Left with an inattentive dogsitter while Mother’s away, the narrator, Julius, decides to teach William, his younger brother, about life, and his lessons appear in each individually titled spreads. In “Magic,” Julius ridicules William’s naïve belief that the toilet is the Fountain of Youth, but in “Samurai,” he reluctantly admits admiration for William, who demonstrates his bravery when he attacks an imaginary beast. The formal prose, often addressed to the reader, and over-the-top visuals elevate the everyday scenarios to epic proportions, although some references will likely resonate more with adults, as in the “The Empire vs. The Republic” scene, which conjures up the U.N. The energetic, color-saturated art includes witty but occasionally odd details (arms rising mysteriously from a sink, for example), and the text is inconsistently challenging, alternating brief and simple language with lengthy and dense lines and some sophisticated syntax and vocabulary. Still, the familiar sibling experiences and some gross-out humor will draw kids. Grades 2-4. --Shelle Rosenfeld
About the Author
Michael Mazo was born in Moscow and moved to Washington, D.C., as a child. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and Master’s from Yale. Shortly after graduating, he met the woman who would become his wife and bragged that he was a children’s book author. So he had to write a children’s book. Michael currently works for Frank Foundation Child Assistance International, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged children
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
About the Author Linder McNeely is a 69 year old retired insurance agent. He has three grown sons, four grandchildren, and two great grand children. Born in, and spending his early childhood in the Keel community of Lafayette County, Mississippi, he now lives in Oxford with Rachel, his wife of fifty years. He works for the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department; only a few miles from his childhood home. His hobbies include reading, outdoor cooking, and studying maps. "Brothers" is his first literary offering. Product Description Cotton picking time brought much excitement and many different emotions to the South.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.
Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen’s love letter to his younger brother, Edward, (Maybe “Ed,” but never “Eddie”), written while still mourning his untimely death.
In his rough yet sweet voice, Alex recounts the brothers’ childhood, first in the Netherlands and then in working class Pasadena, California, with an itinerant musician father and a very proper Indonesian-born mother—the kind of mom who admonished her boys to “always wear a suit” no matter how famous they became—a woman who was both proud and practical, nonchalant about taking a doggie bag from a star-studded dinner. He also shares tales of musical politics, infighting, and plenty of bad-boy behavior. But mostly his is a story of brotherhood, music, and enduring love.
"I was with him from day one,” Alex writes. “We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800 square foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming successful, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime."
There has never been an accurate account of them or the band, and Alex wants to set the record straight on Edward’s life and death.
Brothers includes never-before-seen photos from the author’s private archives.
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Brothers
by Alex van Halen, David McPhail, Yin, Michael Mazo, Linder Mcneely
In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.
Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen’s love letter to his younger brother, Edward, (Maybe “Ed,” but never “Eddie”), written while still mourning his untimely death.
In his rough yet sweet voice, Alex recounts the brothers’ childhood, first in the Netherlands and then in working class Pasadena, California, with an itinerant musician father and a very proper Indonesian-born mother—the kind of mom who admonished her boys to “always wear a suit” no matter how famous they became—a woman who was both proud and practical, nonchalant about taking a doggie bag from a star-studded dinner. He also shares tales of musical politics, infighting, and plenty of bad-boy behavior. But mostly his is a story of brotherhood, music, and enduring love.
"I was with him from day one,” Alex writes. “We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800 square foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime."
There has never been an accurate account of them or the band, and Alex wants to set the record straight on Edward’s life and death.
Brothers includes never-before-seen photos from the author’s private archives.
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