ISBN: 9780316247825
Editorial: Little
Año de edición: 2015
Edición: 1
N° Paginas: 368
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: The powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey, inspired by true tales of life in Sudan -- now in paperback. Life in Amira's peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when Janjaweed attackers arrive, unleashing unspeakable horrors. After losing nearly everything, Amira needs to find the strength to make the long journey on foot to safety at a refugee camp. She begins to lose hope, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind -- and all kinds of possibilities. Críticas Praise for The Red Pencil: * Amira's thoughts and drawings arevividly brought to life through Pinkney's lyrical verse and Evans's lucid line illustrations, which infuse the narrative with emotional intensity....An essential purchase.--School Library Journal* Pinkney faces war's horrors head on, yet also conveys a sense of hope and promise.--Publishers Weekly* Pinkney usesdeft strokes to create engaging characters through the poetry of their observations and the poignancy of their circumstances... Asoulful story that captures the magic of possibility, even in difficult times.--Kirkus Reviews Biografía del autor Andrea Davis Pinkney is theNew York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than 20 books for children, includingBird in a Box and several collaborations with her husband Brian Pinkney, includingSit -In, Hand in Hand, andMartin & Mahalia. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY.Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of many books for young readers, includingUnderground: Finding the Light to Freedom, which won a Coretta Scott King award, andNobody Gonna Turn Me Round, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. His website is ShaneEvans.com.
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Pinkney, Andrea Davis
- Editorial: Little
- N° Paginas: 368
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
