Red Pencil

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Hardcover

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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.

Book Details

Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publish Date: Nov 3rd, 2015
Pages: 368
Language: English
Edition: Bound for Schoo - undefined
Dimensions: 7.40in - 5.00in - 1.20in - 0.75lb
EAN: 9780606375238
Recommended age: 09-12
Categories: • Historical - Africa• People & Places - Africa• Social Themes - Violence

About the Author

Andrea Davis Pinkney is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books for children, including "Bird in a Box," "Sit -In," "Hand in Hand," and "Martin & Mahalia."
Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the Coretta Scott King award winner "Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom."

Praise for this book

Praise for The Red Pencil:

* "Pinkney faces war's horrors head on, yet also conveys a sense of hope and promise."
""Publishers Weekly"""

* "Pinkney uses deft strokes to create engaging characters through the poetry of their observations and the poignancy of their circumstances... A soulful story that captures the magic of possibility, even in difficult times." ""Kirkus Reviews
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* "Amira's thoughts and drawings are vividly 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"
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