The Red Zone: An Earthquake Story

Name: The Red Zone: An Earthquake Story
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419733680
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Silvia Vecchini and Sualzo

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Summary

The Red Zone: An Earthquake Story by Silvia Vecchini and Sualzo is a poignant tale aimed at children, capturing the emotional journey of a young girl whose life is turned upside down by an earthquake. The story explores themes of resilience and community as she and her family adapt to a new reality, while also discovering inner strength through the bonds they share with those around them. It's an inspiring and touching portrayal of overcoming life's unexpected challenges.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in a heartfelt tale that explores themes of resilience and community. It follows a young child's experience during and after an earthquake, capturing emotions and the power of coming together to rebuild. Children who enjoy stories with emotional depth and beautiful illustrations may find this a compelling read.

The Red Zone: An Earthquake Story

"A ... portrayal of a boy and his town in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Italy"--

Description

An Italian town deals with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake
Matteo, Guilia, and Federico have ordinary lives: they spend time with friends, help out their families, go to school, and deal with the many mood swings that come with growing up. Then, in a single night, everything changes. The ground shakes. An earthquake devastates their town and their security. But after everything is gone, life must go on. Anger and fear affect everyone in the community, but each of them must find a way to begin again. In the aftermath, the roots for stronger friendships can be laid amid the rubble. This graphic novel provides a look at how natural disaster can strike and forever change a community.

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The Red Zone: An Earthquake Story by Silvia Vecchini and Sualzo is described as an energetic, touching, and uplifting children's book that delves into the emotional and social impact of natural disasters. Reviews highlight its poignant narrative about loss, friendship, and recovery, effectively using the graphic novel format to convey hope for young survivors.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419733680

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Silvia Vecchini Sualzo Young Adult

About the Author

Silvia Vecchini is an Italian author who writes picture books, novels, poetry, and comics for children. She runs workshops for schools, libraries, and bookshops and also holds creative writing classes. Sualzo is an author and highly acclaimed comics illustrator working with many Italian publishing houses. He won the Festi’DB di Moulins in 2009 for best screenplay and was a finalist for the Attilio Micheluzzi Prize in 2010.