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From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak.
Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers.
On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides.
This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past.
In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.
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Lois Lowry's On the Horizon is praised for its compassion and emotional depth, offering a poignant reflection on the dual tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Reviews commend Lowry's shift to writing in verse for this work, highlighting its ability to evoke empathy and honour the personal stories on all sides of the conflict. The book's evocative narrative, supported by Kenard Pak’s illustrations, is seen as a powerful tribute to those lost and touched by war, emphasising the enduring nature of its impact.
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ISBN: 9780358668077
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 August 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kenard Pak
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 141.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 77g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Lois Lowry is the author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver.
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